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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.65, 6,012.54 and 2,678.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.65, 6,012.54 and 2,678.31 is: 3,697.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.65 : 6,012.54 = 2,678.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.65/6,012.54 = 2,678.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.65x = 6,012.54 × 2,678.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.65x = 16,103,446.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,103,446.01/4,354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.99

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