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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.51, 6,031.38 and 2,381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.51, 6,031.38 and 2,381.09 is: 3,285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.51 : 6,031.38 = 2,381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.51/6,031.38 = 2,381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.51x = 6,031.38 × 2,381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.51x = 14,361,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,361,228.45/4,370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.94

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