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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.38, 6,031.26 and 2,381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.38, 6,031.26 and 2,381.02 is: 3,285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.38 : 6,031.26 = 2,381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.38/6,031.26 = 2,381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.38x = 6,031.26 × 2,381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.38x = 14,360,550.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,360,550.69/4,370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.88

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