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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.67, 6,003.55 and 2,462.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.67, 6,003.55 and 2,462.41 is: 3,397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.67 : 6,003.55 = 2,462.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.67/6,003.55 = 2,462.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.67x = 6,003.55 × 2,462.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.67x = 14,783,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,783,201.56/4,350.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.91

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