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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.45, 6,004.99 and 2,361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.45, 6,004.99 and 2,361.99 is: 3,259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.45 : 6,004.99 = 2,361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.45/6,004.99 = 2,361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.45x = 6,004.99 × 2,361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.45x = 14,183,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,183,687.85/4,351.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.53

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