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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.92, 6,030.63 and 2,380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.92, 6,030.63 and 2,380.56 is: 3,285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.92 : 6,030.63 = 2,380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.92/6,030.63 = 2,380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.92x = 6,030.63 × 2,380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.92x = 14,356,276.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,356,276.55/4,369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.25

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