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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.84, 6,016.59 and 2,370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.84, 6,016.59 and 2,370.40 is: 3,271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.84 : 6,016.59 = 2,370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.84/6,016.59 = 2,370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.84x = 6,016.59 × 2,370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.84x = 14,261,694.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261,694.85/4,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.15

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