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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.86, 6,017.68 and 2,371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.86, 6,017.68 and 2,371.38 is: 3,272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.86 : 6,017.68 = 2,371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.86/6,017.68 = 2,371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.86x = 6,017.68 × 2,371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.86x = 14,270,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,270,206.00/4,360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.34

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