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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.48, 6,031.20 and 2,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.48, 6,031.20 and 2,381 is: 3,285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.48 : 6,031.20 = 2,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.48/6,031.20 = 2,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.48x = 6,031.20 × 2,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.48x = 14,360,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,360,287.20/4,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.75

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