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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.28, 6,015.72 and 2,369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.28, 6,015.72 and 2,369.84 is: 3,270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.28 : 6,015.72 = 2,369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.28/6,015.72 = 2,369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.28x = 6,015.72 × 2,369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.28x = 14,256,293.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,256,293.88/4,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.33

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