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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,366.97, 6,026.38 and 2,377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,366.97, 6,026.38 and 2,377.52 is: 3,280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,366.97 : 6,026.38 = 2,377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,366.97/6,026.38 = 2,377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,366.97x = 6,026.38 × 2,377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,366.97x = 14,327,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,327,870.49/4,366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.96

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