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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.65, 6,001.10 and 2,460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.65, 6,001.10 and 2,460.62 is: 3,395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.65 : 6,001.10 = 2,460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.65/6,001.10 = 2,460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.65x = 6,001.10 × 2,460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.65x = 14,766,384.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,766,384.37/4,348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.62

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