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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.87, 6,016.65 and 2,370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.87, 6,016.65 and 2,370.42 is: 3,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.87 : 6,016.65 = 2,370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.87/6,016.65 = 2,370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.87x = 6,016.65 × 2,370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.87x = 14,262,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,262,002.53/4,359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.20

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