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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.63, 6,017.78 and 2,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.63, 6,017.78 and 2,371.30 is: 3,272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.63 : 6,017.78 = 2,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.63/6,017.78 = 2,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.63x = 6,017.78 × 2,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.63x = 14,269,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,961.71/4,360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.46

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