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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.60, 6,004.80 and 2,672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.60, 6,004.80 and 2,672.04 is: 3,688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.60 : 6,004.80 = 2,672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.60/6,004.80 = 2,672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.60x = 6,004.80 × 2,672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.60x = 16,045,065.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,045,065.79/4,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.01

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