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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.04, 6,008.46 and 2,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.04, 6,008.46 and 2,652.16 is: 3,660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.04 : 6,008.46 = 2,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.04/6,008.46 = 2,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.04x = 6,008.46 × 2,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.04x = 15,935,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,935,397.27/4,353.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.75

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