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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.62, 6,014.95 and 2,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.62, 6,014.95 and 2,369.24 is: 3,269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.62 : 6,014.95 = 2,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.62/6,014.95 = 2,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.62x = 6,014.95 × 2,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.62x = 14,250,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,860.14/4,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.58

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