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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.64, 6,001.12 and 2,359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.64, 6,001.12 and 2,359.26 is: 3,255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.64 : 6,001.12 = 2,359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.64/6,001.12 = 2,359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.64x = 6,001.12 × 2,359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.64x = 14,158,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,158,202.37/4,348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.78

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