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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.08, 6,004.36 and 2,462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.08, 6,004.36 and 2,462.52 is: 3,398.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.08 : 6,004.36 = 2,462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.08/6,004.36 = 2,462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.08x = 6,004.36 × 2,462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.08x = 14,785,856.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,785,856.59/4,351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.20

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