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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.32, 6,022.89 and 2,375.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.32, 6,022.89 and 2,375.01 is: 3,277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.32 : 6,022.89 = 2,375.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.32/6,022.89 = 2,375.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.32x = 6,022.89 × 2,375.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.32x = 14,304,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,304,393.86/4,364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.58

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