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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.30, 6,011.60 and 2,366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.30, 6,011.60 and 2,366.85 is: 3,266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.30 : 6,011.60 = 2,366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.30/6,011.60 = 2,366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.30x = 6,011.60 × 2,366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.30x = 14,228,543.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,228,543.63/4,356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.20

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