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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,352.87, 6,006.98 and 2,363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,352.87, 6,006.98 and 2,363.45 is: 3,261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,352.87 : 6,006.98 = 2,363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,352.87/6,006.98 = 2,363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,352.87x = 6,006.98 × 2,363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,352.87x = 14,197,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,197,172.75/4,352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.56

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