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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.97, 6,016.78 and 2,370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.97, 6,016.78 and 2,370.52 is: 3,271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.97 : 6,016.78 = 2,370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.97/6,016.78 = 2,370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.97x = 6,016.78 × 2,370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.97x = 14,262,876.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,262,876.36/4,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.33

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