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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.94, 6,018.35 and 2,361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.94, 6,018.35 and 2,361.96 is: 3,549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.94 : 6,018.35 = 2,361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.94/6,018.35 = 2,361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.94x = 6,018.35 × 2,361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.94x = 14,215,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,215,090.16/4,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.39

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