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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.74, 6,001.44 and 2,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.74, 6,001.44 and 2,460.12 is: 3,395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.74 : 6,001.44 = 2,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.74/6,001.44 = 2,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.74x = 6,001.44 × 2,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.74x = 14,764,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,764,262.57/4,348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.07

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