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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.82, 6,004.56 and 2,672.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.82, 6,004.56 and 2,672.54 is: 3,690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.82 : 6,004.56 = 2,672.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.82/6,004.56 = 2,672.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.82x = 6,004.56 × 2,672.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.82x = 16,047,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047,426.78/4,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.06

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