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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.52, 6,017.49 and 2,371.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.52, 6,017.49 and 2,371.05 is: 3,272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.52 : 6,017.49 = 2,371.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.52/6,017.49 = 2,371.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.52x = 6,017.49 × 2,371.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.52x = 14,267,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,769.66/4,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.04

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