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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.46, 6,003.61 and 2,360.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.46, 6,003.61 and 2,360.98 is: 3,258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.46 : 6,003.61 = 2,360.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.46/6,003.61 = 2,360.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.46x = 6,003.61 × 2,360.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.46x = 14,174,386.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,174,386.05/4,350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.13

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