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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.48, 6,003.62 and 2,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.48, 6,003.62 and 2,462.04 is: 3,397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.48 : 6,003.62 = 2,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.48/6,003.62 = 2,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.48x = 6,003.62 × 2,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.48x = 14,781,152.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,781,152.58/4,350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.59

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