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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.71, 6,001.19 and 2,359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.71, 6,001.19 and 2,359.22 is: 3,255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.71 : 6,001.19 = 2,359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.71/6,001.19 = 2,359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.71x = 6,001.19 × 2,359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.71x = 14,158,128.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,158,128.27/4,348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.71

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