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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.78, 6,028.56 and 2,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.78, 6,028.56 and 2,379.24 is: 3,283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.78 : 6,028.56 = 2,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.78/6,028.56 = 2,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.78x = 6,028.56 × 2,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.78x = 14,343,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,343,391.09/4,368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.16

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