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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.87, 6,024.89 and 2,376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.87, 6,024.89 and 2,376.39 is: 3,279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.87 : 6,024.89 = 2,376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.87/6,024.89 = 2,376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.87x = 6,024.89 × 2,376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.87x = 14,317,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,317,476.47/4,365.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.41

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