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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.93, 6,016.71 and 2,370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.93, 6,016.71 and 2,370.51 is: 3,271.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.93 : 6,016.71 = 2,370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.93/6,016.71 = 2,370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.93x = 6,016.71 × 2,370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.93x = 14,262,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,262,671.22/4,359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.31

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