linear programming primal and dual programs variable without constraint

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I have a task to write a dual program for the following primal:

maximize $x_1 + 2x_2 + 3x_4$

subject to

$x_2 - 6x_3 + x_4 \leq 4 $

$x_1 + 3x_2 - 3x_3 = 0$

$6x_1 - 2x_2 + 2x_3 - 4x_4 \geq 5$

$x_2 \leq 0$, $x_4 \geq 0$

However, $x_1$ and $x_3$ variables are not under a constraint (there is no limiting constraint $x_i \geq 0$ or $x_i \leq 0$ or $x_i \in \mathbb{R}$).

How should I proceed? Should I assume that $x_1, x_3 \in \mathbb{R}$ and put "=" signs to first and third constraints?