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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.36, 6,508.68 and 2,006.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.36, 6,508.68 and 2,006.32 is: 3,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.36 : 6,508.68 = 2,006.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.36/6,508.68 = 2,006.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.36x = 6,508.68 × 2,006.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.36x = 13,058,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,058,494.86/4,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.85

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