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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.39, 6,014.55 and 2,368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.39, 6,014.55 and 2,368.94 is: 3,269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.39 : 6,014.55 = 2,368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.39/6,014.55 = 2,368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.39x = 6,014.55 × 2,368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.39x = 14,248,078.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,248,078.00/4,358.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.12

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