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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.92, 6,461.72 and 2,359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.92, 6,461.72 and 2,359.49 is: 3,540.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.92 : 6,461.72 = 2,359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.92/6,461.72 = 2,359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.92x = 6,461.72 × 2,359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.92x = 15,246,351.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,246,351.93/4,305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.79

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