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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.21, 6,003.32 and 2,461.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.21, 6,003.32 and 2,461.79 is: 3,397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.21 : 6,003.32 = 2,461.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.21/6,003.32 = 2,461.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.21x = 6,003.32 × 2,461.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.21x = 14,778,915.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,778,915.84/4,350.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.29

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