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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.98, 6,005.07 and 2,360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.98, 6,005.07 and 2,360.30 is: 3,540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.98 : 6,005.07 = 2,360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.98/6,005.07 = 2,360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.98x = 6,005.07 × 2,360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.98x = 14,173,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,173,736.70/4,002.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.80

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