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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,352.46, 6,006.39 and 2,362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,352.46, 6,006.39 and 2,362.98 is: 3,260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,352.46 : 6,006.39 = 2,362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,352.46/6,006.39 = 2,362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,352.46x = 6,006.39 × 2,362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,352.46x = 14,192,979.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,192,979.44/4,352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.91

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