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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.46, 6,001.11 and 2,460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.46, 6,001.11 and 2,460.14 is: 3,395.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.46 : 6,001.11 = 2,460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.46/6,001.11 = 2,460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.46x = 6,001.11 × 2,460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.46x = 14,763,570.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,763,570.76/4,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.13

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