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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.64, 6,016.42 and 2,370.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.64, 6,016.42 and 2,370.33 is: 3,271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.64 : 6,016.42 = 2,370.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.64/6,016.42 = 2,370.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.64x = 6,016.42 × 2,370.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.64x = 14,260,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,260,900.82/4,359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.12

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