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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.62, 6,001.08 and 2,359.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.62, 6,001.08 and 2,359.14 is: 3,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.62 : 6,001.08 = 2,359.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.62/6,001.08 = 2,359.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.62x = 6,001.08 × 2,359.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.62x = 14,157,387.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,157,387.87/4,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.60

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