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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.16, 6,003.34 and 2,359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.16, 6,003.34 and 2,359.88 is: 3,539.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.16 : 6,003.34 = 2,359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.16/6,003.34 = 2,359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.16x = 6,003.34 × 2,359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.16x = 14,167,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,167,162.00/4,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.88

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