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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,352.41, 6,006.33 and 2,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,352.41, 6,006.33 and 2,362.96 is: 3,260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,352.41 : 6,006.33 = 2,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,352.41/6,006.33 = 2,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,352.41x = 6,006.33 × 2,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,352.41x = 14,192,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,192,717.54/4,352.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.89

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