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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.63, 6,014.94 and 2,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.63, 6,014.94 and 2,369.20 is: 3,269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.63 : 6,014.94 = 2,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.63/6,014.94 = 2,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.63x = 6,014.94 × 2,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.63x = 14,250,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,595.85/4,358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.51

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