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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.21, 6,029.40 and 2,379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.21, 6,029.40 and 2,379.73 is: 3,283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.21 : 6,029.40 = 2,379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.21/6,029.40 = 2,379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.21x = 6,029.40 × 2,379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.21x = 14,348,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,348,344.06/4,369.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.97

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