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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.60, 6,022.97 and 2,375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.60, 6,022.97 and 2,375.17 is: 3,277.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.60 : 6,022.97 = 2,375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.60/6,022.97 = 2,375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.60x = 6,022.97 × 2,375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.60x = 14,305,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,305,568.54/4,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.63

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