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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.51, 6,014.79 and 2,369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.51, 6,014.79 and 2,369.09 is: 3,269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.51 : 6,014.79 = 2,369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.51/6,014.79 = 2,369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.51x = 6,014.79 × 2,369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.51x = 14,249,578.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,249,578.84/4,358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.37

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