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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.68, 6,002.86 and 2,461.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.68, 6,002.86 and 2,461.27 is: 3,396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.68 : 6,002.86 = 2,461.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.68/6,002.86 = 2,461.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.68x = 6,002.86 × 2,461.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.68x = 14,774,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,774,659.23/4,349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.72

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