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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.37, 6,030.93 and 2,380.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.37, 6,030.93 and 2,380.92 is: 3,285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.37 : 6,030.93 = 2,380.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.37/6,030.93 = 2,380.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.37x = 6,030.93 × 2,380.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.37x = 14,359,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,359,161.86/4,370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.57

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