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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.65, 6,029.91 and 2,380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.65, 6,029.91 and 2,380.20 is: 3,284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.65 : 6,029.91 = 2,380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.65/6,029.91 = 2,380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.65x = 6,029.91 × 2,380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.65x = 14,352,403.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,352,403.09/4,369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.57

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