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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.61, 6,002.42 and 2,461.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.61, 6,002.42 and 2,461.14 is: 3,396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.61 : 6,002.42 = 2,461.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.61/6,002.42 = 2,461.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.61x = 6,002.42 × 2,461.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.61x = 14,772,783.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,772,783.65/4,349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.35

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