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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.71, 6,031.55 and 2,381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.71, 6,031.55 and 2,381.27 is: 3,286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.71 : 6,031.55 = 2,381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.71/6,031.55 = 2,381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.71x = 6,031.55 × 2,381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.71x = 14,362,718.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,362,718.91/4,370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.13

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