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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.89, 6,016.76 and 2,370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.89, 6,016.76 and 2,370.58 is: 3,271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.89 : 6,016.76 = 2,370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.89/6,016.76 = 2,370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.89x = 6,016.76 × 2,370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.89x = 14,263,210.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,263,210.92/4,359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.46

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