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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.95, 6,031.88 and 2,381.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.95, 6,031.88 and 2,381.49 is: 3,286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.95 : 6,031.88 = 2,381.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.95/6,031.88 = 2,381.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.95x = 6,031.88 × 2,381.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.95x = 14,364,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,364,861.90/4,370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.44

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