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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.75, 6,016.58 and 2,370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.75, 6,016.58 and 2,370.32 is: 3,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.75 : 6,016.58 = 2,370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.75/6,016.58 = 2,370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.75x = 6,016.58 × 2,370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.75x = 14,261,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261,177.97/4,359.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.10

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