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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.03, 6,347.63 and 2,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.03, 6,347.63 and 2,682.04 is: 4,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.03 : 6,347.63 = 2,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.03/6,347.63 = 2,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.03x = 6,347.63 × 2,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.03x = 17,024,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,024,597.57/4,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.75

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