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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.94, 6,017.26 and 2,361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.94, 6,017.26 and 2,361.26 is: 3,548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.94 : 6,017.26 = 2,361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.94/6,017.26 = 2,361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.94x = 6,017.26 × 2,361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.94x = 14,208,315.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,208,315.35/4,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.58

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