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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.24, 6,004.69 and 2,361.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.24, 6,004.69 and 2,361.78 is: 3,259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.24 : 6,004.69 = 2,361.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.24/6,004.69 = 2,361.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.24x = 6,004.69 × 2,361.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.24x = 14,181,728.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181,728.33/4,351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.24

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