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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.55, 6,031.37 and 2,381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.55, 6,031.37 and 2,381.08 is: 3,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.55 : 6,031.37 = 2,381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.55/6,031.37 = 2,381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.55x = 6,031.37 × 2,381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.55x = 14,361,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,361,162.57/4,370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.90

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