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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350, 6,002.96 and 2,360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350, 6,002.96 and 2,360.62 is: 3,257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350 : 6,002.96 = 2,360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350/6,002.96 = 2,360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350x = 6,002.96 × 2,360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350x = 14,170,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,170,707.44/4,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.63

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