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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.24, 6,004.51 and 2,361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.24, 6,004.51 and 2,361.75 is: 3,259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.24 : 6,004.51 = 2,361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.24/6,004.51 = 2,361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.24x = 6,004.51 × 2,361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.24x = 14,181,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181,151.49/4,351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.11

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