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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.98, 6,030.72 and 2,380.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.98, 6,030.72 and 2,380.59 is: 3,285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.98 : 6,030.72 = 2,380.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.98/6,030.72 = 2,380.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.98x = 6,030.72 × 2,380.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.98x = 14,356,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,356,671.72/4,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.29

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