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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,367, 6,026.45 and 2,377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,367, 6,026.45 and 2,377.55 is: 3,281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,367 : 6,026.45 = 2,377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,367/6,026.45 = 2,377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,367x = 6,026.45 × 2,377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,367x = 14,328,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,328,186.20/4,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.01

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