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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.92, 6,030.42 and 2,380.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.92, 6,030.42 and 2,380.50 is: 3,285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.92 : 6,030.42 = 2,380.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.92/6,030.42 = 2,380.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.92x = 6,030.42 × 2,380.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.92x = 14,355,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,355,414.81/4,369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.05

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