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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.71, 6,001.52 and 2,460.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.71, 6,001.52 and 2,460.29 is: 3,395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.71 : 6,001.52 = 2,460.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.71/6,001.52 = 2,460.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.71x = 6,001.52 × 2,460.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.71x = 14,765,511.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,765,511.51/4,348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.38

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