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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.77, 6,004.09 and 2,462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.77, 6,004.09 and 2,462.42 is: 3,398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.77 : 6,004.09 = 2,462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.77/6,004.09 = 2,462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.77x = 6,004.09 × 2,462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.77x = 14,784,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,784,591.30/4,350.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.16

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