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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.52, 6,023.17 and 2,374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.52, 6,023.17 and 2,374.96 is: 3,277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.52 : 6,023.17 = 2,374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.52/6,023.17 = 2,374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.52x = 6,023.17 × 2,374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.52x = 14,304,775.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,304,775.73/4,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.51

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