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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.73, 6,002.61 and 2,360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.73, 6,002.61 and 2,360.28 is: 3,257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.73 : 6,002.61 = 2,360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.73/6,002.61 = 2,360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.73x = 6,002.61 × 2,360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.73x = 14,167,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,167,840.33/4,349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.18

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