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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.37, 6,005.96 and 2,676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.37, 6,005.96 and 2,676.72 is: 3,691.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.37 : 6,005.96 = 2,676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.37/6,005.96 = 2,676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.37x = 6,005.96 × 2,676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.37x = 16,076,259.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,076,259.87/4,354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.98

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