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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.27, 6,004.70 and 2,462.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.27, 6,004.70 and 2,462.82 is: 3,398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.27 : 6,004.70 = 2,462.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.27/6,004.70 = 2,462.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.27x = 6,004.70 × 2,462.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.27x = 14,788,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,788,495.25/4,351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.66

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