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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.23, 6,030.95 and 2,380.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.23, 6,030.95 and 2,380.79 is: 3,285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.23 : 6,030.95 = 2,380.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.23/6,030.95 = 2,380.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.23x = 6,030.95 × 2,380.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.23x = 14,358,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,358,413.55/4,370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.51

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