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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.06, 6,001.52 and 2,359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.06, 6,001.52 and 2,359.58 is: 3,256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.06 : 6,001.52 = 2,359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.06/6,001.52 = 2,359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.06x = 6,001.52 × 2,359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.06x = 14,161,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,161,066.56/4,349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.12

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