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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.88, 6,005.43 and 2,362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.88, 6,005.43 and 2,362.39 is: 3,260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.88 : 6,005.43 = 2,362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.88/6,005.43 = 2,362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.88x = 6,005.43 × 2,362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.88x = 14,187,152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,187,152.76/4,351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.00

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