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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.82, 6,023.42 and 2,375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.82, 6,023.42 and 2,375.46 is: 3,278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.82 : 6,023.42 = 2,375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.82/6,023.42 = 2,375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.82x = 6,023.42 × 2,375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.82x = 14,308,393.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,308,393.27/4,364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.12

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