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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.97, 6,016.77 and 2,370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.97, 6,016.77 and 2,370.53 is: 3,271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.97 : 6,016.77 = 2,370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.97/6,016.77 = 2,370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.97x = 6,016.77 × 2,370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.97x = 14,262,933.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,262,933.79/4,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.34

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