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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.34, 6,168.51 and 2,380.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.34, 6,168.51 and 2,380.02 is: 3,570.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.34 : 6,168.51 = 2,380.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.34/6,168.51 = 2,380.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.34x = 6,168.51 × 2,380.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.34x = 14,681,177.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681,177.17/4,112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.03

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