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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.67, 6,016.33 and 2,370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.67, 6,016.33 and 2,370.23 is: 3,270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.67 : 6,016.33 = 2,370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.67/6,016.33 = 2,370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.67x = 6,016.33 × 2,370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.67x = 14,260,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,260,085.86/4,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.91

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