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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.12, 6,030.59 and 2,380.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.12, 6,030.59 and 2,380.69 is: 3,285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.12 : 6,030.59 = 2,380.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.12/6,030.59 = 2,380.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.12x = 6,030.59 × 2,380.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.12x = 14,356,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,356,960.94/4,370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.26

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