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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.38, 6,017.30 and 2,472.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.38, 6,017.30 and 2,472.33 is: 3,411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.38 : 6,017.30 = 2,472.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.38/6,017.30 = 2,472.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.38x = 6,017.30 × 2,472.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.38x = 14,876,738.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,876,738.95/4,360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.80

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