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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.70, 6,028.85 and 2,379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.70, 6,028.85 and 2,379.27 is: 3,283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.70 : 6,028.85 = 2,379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.70/6,028.85 = 2,379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.70x = 6,028.85 × 2,379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.70x = 14,344,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,344,219.90/4,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.41

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