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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.37, 6,008.85 and 2,675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.37, 6,008.85 and 2,675.70 is: 3,691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.37 : 6,008.85 = 2,675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.37/6,008.85 = 2,675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.37x = 6,008.85 × 2,675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.37x = 16,077,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,077,879.95/4,355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.51

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