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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.30, 6,022.86 and 2,374.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.30, 6,022.86 and 2,374.98 is: 3,277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.30 : 6,022.86 = 2,374.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.30/6,022.86 = 2,374.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.30x = 6,022.86 × 2,374.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.30x = 14,304,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,304,187.10/4,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.55

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