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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.05, 6,003.21 and 2,360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.05, 6,003.21 and 2,360.68 is: 3,257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.05 : 6,003.21 = 2,360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.05/6,003.21 = 2,360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.05x = 6,003.21 × 2,360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.05x = 14,171,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,171,657.78/4,350.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.81

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