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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.64, 6,017.69 and 2,371.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.64, 6,017.69 and 2,371.17 is: 3,272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.64 : 6,017.69 = 2,371.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.64/6,017.69 = 2,371.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.64x = 6,017.69 × 2,371.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.64x = 14,268,994.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268,994.49/4,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.23

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