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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.52, 6,031.29 and 2,381.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.52, 6,031.29 and 2,381.16 is: 3,285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.52 : 6,031.29 = 2,381.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.52/6,031.29 = 2,381.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.52x = 6,031.29 × 2,381.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.52x = 14,361,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,361,466.50/4,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.99

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