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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.94, 6,004.40 and 2,361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.94, 6,004.40 and 2,361.58 is: 3,259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.94 : 6,004.40 = 2,361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.94/6,004.40 = 2,361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.94x = 6,004.40 × 2,361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.94x = 14,179,844.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,179,844.13/4,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.03

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