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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.70, 6,017.64 and 2,371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.70, 6,017.64 and 2,371.22 is: 3,272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.70 : 6,017.64 = 2,371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.70/6,017.64 = 2,371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.70x = 6,017.64 × 2,371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.70x = 14,269,148.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,148.32/4,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.22

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