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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.32, 6,030.84 and 2,380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.32, 6,030.84 and 2,380.72 is: 3,285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.32 : 6,030.84 = 2,380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.32/6,030.84 = 2,380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.32x = 6,030.84 × 2,380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.32x = 14,357,741.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,357,741.40/4,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.28

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