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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.86, 6,004.13 and 2,361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.86, 6,004.13 and 2,361.49 is: 3,258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.86 : 6,004.13 = 2,361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.86/6,004.13 = 2,361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.86x = 6,004.13 × 2,361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.86x = 14,178,662.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178,662.93/4,350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.82

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