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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,330.10, 6,502.35 and 2,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,330.10, 6,502.35 and 2,383.70 is: 3,579.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,330.10 : 6,502.35 = 2,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,330.10/6,502.35 = 2,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,330.10x = 6,502.35 × 2,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,330.10x = 15,499,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,499,651.70/4,330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.51

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