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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.93, 6,001.48 and 2,460.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.93, 6,001.48 and 2,460.49 is: 3,395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.93 : 6,001.48 = 2,460.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.93/6,001.48 = 2,460.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.93x = 6,001.48 × 2,460.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.93x = 14,766,610.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,766,610.85/4,348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.46

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