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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.99, 6,004.20 and 2,361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.99, 6,004.20 and 2,361.50 is: 3,258.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.99 : 6,004.20 = 2,361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.99/6,004.20 = 2,361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.99x = 6,004.20 × 2,361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.99x = 14,178,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178,931.52/4,350.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.78

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