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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.50, 6,014.62 and 2,369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.50, 6,014.62 and 2,369.01 is: 3,269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.50 : 6,014.62 = 2,369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.50/6,014.62 = 2,369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.50x = 6,014.62 × 2,369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.50x = 14,248,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,248,694.93/4,358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.17

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