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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.61, 6,017.63 and 2,371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.61, 6,017.63 and 2,371.16 is: 3,272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.61 : 6,017.63 = 2,371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.61/6,017.63 = 2,371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.61x = 6,017.63 × 2,371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.61x = 14,268,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268,766.74/4,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.19

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