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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.56, 6,031.68 and 2,802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.56, 6,031.68 and 2,802.24 is: 3,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.56 : 6,031.68 = 2,802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.56/6,031.68 = 2,802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.56x = 6,031.68 × 2,802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.56x = 16,902,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,902,214.96/4,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.29

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