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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.74, 6,017.80 and 2,371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.74, 6,017.80 and 2,371.28 is: 3,272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.74 : 6,017.80 = 2,371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.74/6,017.80 = 2,371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.74x = 6,017.80 × 2,371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.74x = 14,269,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,888.78/4,360.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.35

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