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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.71, 6,016.42 and 2,370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.71, 6,016.42 and 2,370.27 is: 3,270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.71 : 6,016.42 = 2,370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.71/6,016.42 = 2,370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.71x = 6,016.42 × 2,370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.71x = 14,260,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,260,533.91/4,359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.98

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