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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.91, 6,030.38 and 2,380.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.91, 6,030.38 and 2,380.48 is: 3,285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.91 : 6,030.38 = 2,380.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.91/6,030.38 = 2,380.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.91x = 6,030.38 × 2,380.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.91x = 14,355,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,355,189.86/4,369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.01

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