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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.62, 6,002.58 and 2,360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.62, 6,002.58 and 2,360.26 is: 3,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.62 : 6,002.58 = 2,360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.62/6,002.58 = 2,360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.62x = 6,002.58 × 2,360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.62x = 14,167,649.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,167,649.47/4,349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.22

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