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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.85, 6,028.96 and 2,379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.85, 6,028.96 and 2,379.45 is: 3,283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.85 : 6,028.96 = 2,379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.85/6,028.96 = 2,379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.85x = 6,028.96 × 2,379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.85x = 14,345,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,345,608.87/4,368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.61

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