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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.23, 6,004.71 and 2,361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.23, 6,004.71 and 2,361.80 is: 3,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.23 : 6,004.71 = 2,361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.23/6,004.71 = 2,361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.23x = 6,004.71 × 2,361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.23x = 14,181,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181,882.25/4,351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.28

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