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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.21, 6,015.74 and 2,369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.21, 6,015.74 and 2,369.76 is: 3,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.21 : 6,015.74 = 2,369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.21/6,015.74 = 2,369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.21x = 6,015.74 × 2,369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.21x = 14,255,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,255,879.45/4,359.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.29

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