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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.37, 6,014.54 and 2,368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.37, 6,014.54 and 2,368.89 is: 3,269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.37 : 6,014.54 = 2,368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.37/6,014.54 = 2,368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.37x = 6,014.54 × 2,368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.37x = 14,247,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,247,771.82/4,358.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.06

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