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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.90, 6,008.87 and 2,676.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.90, 6,008.87 and 2,676.58 is: 3,693.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.90 : 6,008.87 = 2,676.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.90/6,008.87 = 2,676.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.90x = 6,008.87 × 2,676.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.90x = 16,083,212.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,083,212.93/4,354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.13

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