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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.02, 6,031.98 and 2,381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.02, 6,031.98 and 2,381.66 is: 3,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.02 : 6,031.98 = 2,381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.02/6,031.98 = 2,381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.02x = 6,031.98 × 2,381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.02x = 14,366,125.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,366,125.49/4,371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.68

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