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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.13, 6,015.81 and 2,681.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.13, 6,015.81 and 2,681.79 is: 3,701.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.13 : 6,015.81 = 2,681.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.13/6,015.81 = 2,681.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.13x = 6,015.81 × 2,681.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.13x = 16,133,139.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,133,139.10/4,358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.85

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