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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.82, 6,014.15 and 2,679.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.82, 6,014.15 and 2,679.48 is: 3,699.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.82 : 6,014.15 = 2,679.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.82/6,014.15 = 2,679.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.82x = 6,014.15 × 2,679.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.82x = 16,114,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,114,781.24/4,355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.60

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