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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.84, 6,002.73 and 2,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.84, 6,002.73 and 2,462.24 is: 3,397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.84 : 6,002.73 = 2,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.84/6,002.73 = 2,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.84x = 6,002.73 × 2,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.84x = 14,780,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,780,131.90/4,350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.08

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