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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.69, 6,005.34 and 2,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.69, 6,005.34 and 2,362.24 is: 3,259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.69 : 6,005.34 = 2,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.69/6,005.34 = 2,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.69x = 6,005.34 × 2,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.69x = 14,186,042.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,186,042.55/4,351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.90

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