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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.30, 6,022.87 and 2,374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.30, 6,022.87 and 2,374.74 is: 3,277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.30 : 6,022.87 = 2,374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.30/6,022.87 = 2,374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.30x = 6,022.87 × 2,374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.30x = 14,302,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,302,750.30/4,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.22

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