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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.33, 6,004.83 and 2,361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.33, 6,004.83 and 2,361.88 is: 3,259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.33 : 6,004.83 = 2,361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.33/6,004.83 = 2,361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.33x = 6,004.83 × 2,361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.33x = 14,182,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,182,704.24/4,351.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.40

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