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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.74, 6,016.42 and 2,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.74, 6,016.42 and 2,370.28 is: 3,270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.74 : 6,016.42 = 2,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.74/6,016.42 = 2,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.74x = 6,016.42 × 2,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.74x = 14,260,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,260,569.92/4,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.97

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