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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.38, 6,000.72 and 2,358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.38, 6,000.72 and 2,358.92 is: 3,255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.38 : 6,000.72 = 2,358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.38/6,000.72 = 2,358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.38x = 6,000.72 × 2,358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.38x = 14,155,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,155,176.62/4,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.28

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