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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.65, 6,002.47 and 2,461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.65, 6,002.47 and 2,461.62 is: 3,397.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.65 : 6,002.47 = 2,461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.65/6,002.47 = 2,461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.65x = 6,002.47 × 2,461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.65x = 14,775,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,775,800.20/4,349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.01

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