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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.96, 6,031.91 and 2,381.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.96, 6,031.91 and 2,381.47 is: 3,286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.96 : 6,031.91 = 2,381.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.96/6,031.91 = 2,381.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.96x = 6,031.91 × 2,381.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.96x = 14,364,803.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,364,803.58/4,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.42

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