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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.72, 6,001.24 and 2,359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.72, 6,001.24 and 2,359.27 is: 3,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.72 : 6,001.24 = 2,359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.72/6,001.24 = 2,359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.72x = 6,001.24 × 2,359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.72x = 14,158,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,158,545.49/4,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.80

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