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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.42, 6,011.94 and 2,442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.42, 6,011.94 and 2,442.30 is: 3,370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.42 : 6,011.94 = 2,442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.42/6,011.94 = 2,442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.42x = 6,011.94 × 2,442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.42x = 14,682,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,682,961.06/4,356.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.42

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