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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.58, 6,031.38 and 2,381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.58, 6,031.38 and 2,381.22 is: 3,286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.58 : 6,031.38 = 2,381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.58/6,031.38 = 2,381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.58x = 6,031.38 × 2,381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.58x = 14,362,038.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,362,038.22/4,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.07

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