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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.88, 6,015.20 and 2,369.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.88, 6,015.20 and 2,369.39 is: 3,269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.88 : 6,015.20 = 2,369.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.88/6,015.20 = 2,369.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.88x = 6,015.20 × 2,369.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.88x = 14,252,312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252,312.81/4,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.72

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