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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.66, 6,014.93 and 2,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.66, 6,014.93 and 2,369.24 is: 3,269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.66 : 6,014.93 = 2,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.66/6,014.93 = 2,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.66x = 6,014.93 × 2,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.66x = 14,250,770.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,770.83/4,358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.53

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