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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.57, 6,028.66 and 2,379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.57, 6,028.66 and 2,379.14 is: 3,283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.57 : 6,028.66 = 2,379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.57/6,028.66 = 2,379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.57x = 6,028.66 × 2,379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.57x = 14,342,996.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,996.01/4,368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.22

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