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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.56, 6,003.66 and 2,462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.56, 6,003.66 and 2,462.92 is: 3,397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.56 : 6,003.66 = 2,462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.56/6,003.66 = 2,462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.56x = 6,003.66 × 2,462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.56x = 14,786,534.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,786,534.29/4,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.98

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