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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.66, 6,016.29 and 2,370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.66, 6,016.29 and 2,370.27 is: 3,270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.66 : 6,016.29 = 2,370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.66/6,016.29 = 2,370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.66x = 6,016.29 × 2,370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.66x = 14,260,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,260,231.70/4,359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.95

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