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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.36, 6,003.35 and 2,436.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.36, 6,003.35 and 2,436.18 is: 3,361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.36 : 6,003.35 = 2,436.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.36/6,003.35 = 2,436.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.36x = 6,003.35 × 2,436.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.36x = 14,625,241.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,625,241.20/4,350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.85

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