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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,352.78, 6,006.75 and 2,363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,352.78, 6,006.75 and 2,363.31 is: 3,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,352.78 : 6,006.75 = 2,363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,352.78/6,006.75 = 2,363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,352.78x = 6,006.75 × 2,363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,352.78x = 14,195,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,195,812.34/4,352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.32

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