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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.48, 6,013.31 and 2,368.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.48, 6,013.31 and 2,368.05 is: 3,267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.48 : 6,013.31 = 2,368.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.48/6,013.31 = 2,368.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.48x = 6,013.31 × 2,368.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.48x = 14,239,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,239,818.75/4,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.90

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