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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.25, 6,014.39 and 2,368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.25, 6,014.39 and 2,368.82 is: 3,268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.25 : 6,014.39 = 2,368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.25/6,014.39 = 2,368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.25x = 6,014.39 × 2,368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.25x = 14,247,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,247,010.51/4,358.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.98

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