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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.39, 6,017.45 and 2,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.39, 6,017.45 and 2,371.08 is: 3,272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.39 : 6,017.45 = 2,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.39/6,017.45 = 2,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.39x = 6,017.45 × 2,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.39x = 14,267,855.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,855.35/4,360.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.15

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