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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.81, 6,023.57 and 2,375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.81, 6,023.57 and 2,375.24 is: 3,277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.81 : 6,023.57 = 2,375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.81/6,023.57 = 2,375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.81x = 6,023.57 × 2,375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.81x = 14,307,382.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,307,382.41/4,364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.90

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