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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.23, 6,017.03 and 2,370.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.23, 6,017.03 and 2,370.77 is: 3,271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.23 : 6,017.03 = 2,370.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.23/6,017.03 = 2,370.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.23x = 6,017.03 × 2,370.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.23x = 14,264,997.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264,997.06/4,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.62

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