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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.39, 6,004.08 and 2,859.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.39, 6,004.08 and 2,859.54 is: 3,946.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.39 : 6,004.08 = 2,859.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.39/6,004.08 = 2,859.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.39x = 6,004.08 × 2,859.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.39x = 17,168,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168,906.92/4,350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.52

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