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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.55, 6,014.74 and 2,369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.55, 6,014.74 and 2,369.06 is: 3,269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.55 : 6,014.74 = 2,369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.55/6,014.74 = 2,369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.55x = 6,014.74 × 2,369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.55x = 14,249,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,249,279.94/4,358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.27

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