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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.14, 6,004.68 and 2,361.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.14, 6,004.68 and 2,361.69 is: 3,259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.14 : 6,004.68 = 2,361.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.14/6,004.68 = 2,361.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.14x = 6,004.68 × 2,361.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.14x = 14,181,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181,192.71/4,351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.19

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