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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.52, 6,003.78 and 2,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.52, 6,003.78 and 2,361.08 is: 3,258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.52 : 6,003.78 = 2,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.52/6,003.78 = 2,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.52x = 6,003.78 × 2,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.52x = 14,175,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,175,404.88/4,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.32

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