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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.62, 6,016.34 and 2,370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.62, 6,016.34 and 2,370.17 is: 3,270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.62 : 6,016.34 = 2,370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.62/6,016.34 = 2,370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.62x = 6,016.34 × 2,370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.62x = 14,259,768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,259,768.01/4,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.87

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