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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.59, 6,028.46 and 2,379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.59, 6,028.46 and 2,379.16 is: 3,283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.59 : 6,028.46 = 2,379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.59/6,028.46 = 2,379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.59x = 6,028.46 × 2,379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.59x = 14,342,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,628.86/4,368.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.13

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