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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.88, 6,017.89 and 2,371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.88, 6,017.89 and 2,371.39 is: 3,272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.88 : 6,017.89 = 2,371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.88/6,017.89 = 2,371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.88x = 6,017.89 × 2,371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.88x = 14,270,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,270,764.17/4,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.45

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