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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.94, 6,029.18 and 2,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.94, 6,029.18 and 2,379.52 is: 3,283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.94 : 6,029.18 = 2,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.94/6,029.18 = 2,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.94x = 6,029.18 × 2,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.94x = 14,346,554.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,346,554.39/4,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.76

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