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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.45, 6,003.53 and 2,462.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.45, 6,003.53 and 2,462.00 is: 3,397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.45 : 6,003.53 = 2,462.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.45/6,003.53 = 2,462.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.45x = 6,003.53 × 2,462.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.45x = 14,780,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,780,661.23/4,350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.50

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