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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.34, 6,017.26 and 2,370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.34, 6,017.26 and 2,370.90 is: 3,271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.34 : 6,017.26 = 2,370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.34/6,017.26 = 2,370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.34x = 6,017.26 × 2,370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.34x = 14,266,321.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,266,321.73/4,360.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.84

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