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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.67, 6,002.46 and 2,461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.67, 6,002.46 and 2,461.18 is: 3,396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.67 : 6,002.46 = 2,461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.67/6,002.46 = 2,461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.67x = 6,002.46 × 2,461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.67x = 14,773,119.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,773,119.50/4,349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.38

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