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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.17, 6,015.68 and 2,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.17, 6,015.68 and 2,369.72 is: 3,270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.17 : 6,015.68 = 2,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.17/6,015.68 = 2,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.17x = 6,015.68 × 2,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.17x = 14,255,477.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,255,477.21/4,359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.23

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