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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.56, 6,004.63 and 2,462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.56, 6,004.63 and 2,462.15 is: 3,398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.56 : 6,004.63 = 2,462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.56/6,004.63 = 2,462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.56x = 6,004.63 × 2,462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.56x = 14,784,299.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,784,299.75/4,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.25

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