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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.68, 6,001.13 and 2,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.68, 6,001.13 and 2,359.20 is: 3,255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.68 : 6,001.13 = 2,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.68/6,001.13 = 2,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.68x = 6,001.13 × 2,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.68x = 14,157,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,157,854.10/4,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.67

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