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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.10, 6,030.84 and 2,380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.10, 6,030.84 and 2,380.76 is: 3,285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.10 : 6,030.84 = 2,380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.10/6,030.84 = 2,380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.10x = 6,030.84 × 2,380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.10x = 14,357,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,357,982.64/4,370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.50

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