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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.84, 6,005.46 and 2,362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.84, 6,005.46 and 2,362.39 is: 3,260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.84 : 6,005.46 = 2,362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.84/6,005.46 = 2,362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.84x = 6,005.46 × 2,362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.84x = 14,187,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,187,208.62/4,351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.05

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