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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.76, 6,001.26 and 2,359.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.76, 6,001.26 and 2,359.31 is: 3,255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.76 : 6,001.26 = 2,359.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.76/6,001.26 = 2,359.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.76x = 6,001.26 × 2,359.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.76x = 14,158,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,158,832.73/4,348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.83

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