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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.42, 6,014.58 and 2,368.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.42, 6,014.58 and 2,368.99 is: 3,269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.42 : 6,014.58 = 2,368.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.42/6,014.58 = 2,368.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.42x = 6,014.58 × 2,368.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.42x = 14,248,437.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,248,437.96/4,358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.18

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