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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.88, 6,031.60 and 2,381.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.88, 6,031.60 and 2,381.31 is: 3,286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.88 : 6,031.60 = 2,381.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.88/6,031.60 = 2,381.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.88x = 6,031.60 × 2,381.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.88x = 14,363,109.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,363,109.40/4,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.09

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