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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.22, 6,004.88 and 2,672.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.22, 6,004.88 and 2,672.29 is: 3,687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.22 : 6,004.88 = 2,672.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.22/6,004.88 = 2,672.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.22x = 6,004.88 × 2,672.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.22x = 16,046,780.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,046,780.78/4,351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.88

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