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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.84, 6,003.72 and 2,672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.84, 6,003.72 and 2,672.12 is: 3,688.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.84 : 6,003.72 = 2,672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.84/6,003.72 = 2,672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.84x = 6,003.72 × 2,672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.84x = 16,042,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,042,675.30/4,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.11

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