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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.23, 6,529.92 and 2,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.23, 6,529.92 and 2,382.90 is: 3,568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.23 : 6,529.92 = 2,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.23/6,529.92 = 2,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.23x = 6,529.92 × 2,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.23x = 15,560,146.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,560,146.37/4,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.65

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