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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.65, 6,019.74 and 2,370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.65, 6,019.74 and 2,370.30 is: 3,550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.65 : 6,019.74 = 2,370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.65/6,019.74 = 2,370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.65x = 6,019.74 × 2,370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.65x = 14,268,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268,589.72/4,018.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.59

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