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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.81, 6,005.19 and 2,672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.81, 6,005.19 and 2,672.62 is: 3,688.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.81 : 6,005.19 = 2,672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.81/6,005.19 = 2,672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.81x = 6,005.19 × 2,672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.81x = 16,049,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,049,590.90/4,350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.87

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