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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,367.48, 6,026.94 and 2,378.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,367.48, 6,026.94 and 2,378.03 is: 3,281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,367.48 : 6,026.94 = 2,378.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,367.48/6,026.94 = 2,378.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,367.48x = 6,026.94 × 2,378.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,367.48x = 14,332,274.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,332,274.88/4,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.59

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