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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.87, 6,016.61 and 2,370.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.87, 6,016.61 and 2,370.39 is: 3,271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.87 : 6,016.61 = 2,370.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.87/6,016.61 = 2,370.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.87x = 6,016.61 × 2,370.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.87x = 14,261,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261,700.33/4,359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.13

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