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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.69, 6,017.71 and 2,371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.69, 6,017.71 and 2,371.28 is: 3,272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.69 : 6,017.71 = 2,371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.69/6,017.71 = 2,371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.69x = 6,017.71 × 2,371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.69x = 14,269,643.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,643.80/4,360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.34

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