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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.29, 6,004.71 and 2,462.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.29, 6,004.71 and 2,462.90 is: 3,398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.29 : 6,004.71 = 2,462.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.29/6,004.71 = 2,462.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.29x = 6,004.71 × 2,462.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.29x = 14,788,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,788,970.24/4,351.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.76

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