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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.47, 6,028.56 and 2,379.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.47, 6,028.56 and 2,379.11 is: 3,283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.47 : 6,028.56 = 2,379.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.47/6,028.56 = 2,379.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.47x = 6,028.56 × 2,379.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.47x = 14,342,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,577.24/4,368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.21

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