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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.54, 6,031.33 and 2,381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.54, 6,031.33 and 2,381.08 is: 3,285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.54 : 6,031.33 = 2,381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.54/6,031.33 = 2,381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.54x = 6,031.33 × 2,381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.54x = 14,361,069.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,361,069.51/4,370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.88

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