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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.80, 6,030.27 and 2,380.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.80, 6,030.27 and 2,380.31 is: 3,284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.80 : 6,030.27 = 2,380.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.80/6,030.27 = 2,380.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.80x = 6,030.27 × 2,380.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.80x = 14,353,881.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,353,881.83/4,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.79

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