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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.32, 6,008.91 and 2,364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.32, 6,008.91 and 2,364.87 is: 3,263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.32 : 6,008.91 = 2,364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.32/6,008.91 = 2,364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.32x = 6,008.91 × 2,364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.32x = 14,210,290.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,210,290.99/4,354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.49

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