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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.42, 6,011.82 and 2,366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.42, 6,011.82 and 2,366.97 is: 3,266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.42 : 6,011.82 = 2,366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.42/6,011.82 = 2,366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.42x = 6,011.82 × 2,366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.42x = 14,229,797.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,229,797.59/4,356.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.40

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