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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,367.46, 6,027.01 and 2,377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,367.46, 6,027.01 and 2,377.96 is: 3,281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,367.46 : 6,027.01 = 2,377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,367.46/6,027.01 = 2,377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,367.46x = 6,027.01 × 2,377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,367.46x = 14,331,988.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,331,988.70/4,367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.54

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