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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.66, 6,003.90 and 2,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.66, 6,003.90 and 2,361.20 is: 3,258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.66 : 6,003.90 = 2,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.66/6,003.90 = 2,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.66x = 6,003.90 × 2,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.66x = 14,176,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,176,408.68/4,350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.45

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