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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.90, 6,002.51 and 2,461.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.90, 6,002.51 and 2,461.39 is: 3,396.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.90 : 6,002.51 = 2,461.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.90/6,002.51 = 2,461.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.90x = 6,002.51 × 2,461.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.90x = 14,774,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,774,490.78/4,349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.51

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