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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.54, 6,028.44 and 2,379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.54, 6,028.44 and 2,379.06 is: 3,283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.54 : 6,028.44 = 2,379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.54/6,028.44 = 2,379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.54x = 6,028.44 × 2,379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.54x = 14,342,020.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,020.47/4,368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.02

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