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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.71, 6,002.90 and 2,461.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.71, 6,002.90 and 2,461.29 is: 3,396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.71 : 6,002.90 = 2,461.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.71/6,002.90 = 2,461.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.71x = 6,002.90 × 2,461.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.71x = 14,774,877.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,774,877.74/4,349.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.75

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