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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,230.58, 6,337.71 and 2,376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,230.58, 6,337.71 and 2,376.07 is: 3,559.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,230.58 : 6,337.71 = 2,376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,230.58/6,337.71 = 2,376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,230.58x = 6,337.71 × 2,376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,230.58x = 15,058,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,058,842.60/4,230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.52

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