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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.93, 6,029.09 and 2,379.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.93, 6,029.09 and 2,379.48 is: 3,283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.93 : 6,029.09 = 2,379.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.93/6,029.09 = 2,379.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.93x = 6,029.09 × 2,379.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.93x = 14,346,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,346,105.02/4,368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.67

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