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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.47, 6,029.82 and 2,379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.47, 6,029.82 and 2,379.96 is: 3,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.47 : 6,029.82 = 2,379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.47/6,029.82 = 2,379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.47x = 6,029.82 × 2,379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.47x = 14,350,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,350,730.41/4,369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.32

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