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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.32, 6,518.95 and 2,004.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.32, 6,518.95 and 2,004.42 is: 3,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.32 : 6,518.95 = 2,004.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.32/6,518.95 = 2,004.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.32x = 6,518.95 × 2,004.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.32x = 13,066,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,066,671.14/4,349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.31

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