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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.49, 6,005.09 and 2,362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.49, 6,005.09 and 2,362.06 is: 3,259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.49 : 6,005.09 = 2,362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.49/6,005.09 = 2,362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.49x = 6,005.09 × 2,362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.49x = 14,184,382.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,184,382.89/4,351.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.66

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