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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.49, 6,014.82 and 2,369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.49, 6,014.82 and 2,369.16 is: 3,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.49 : 6,014.82 = 2,369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.49/6,014.82 = 2,369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.49x = 6,014.82 × 2,369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.49x = 14,250,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,070.95/4,358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.50

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