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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.32, 6,015.41 and 2,681.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.32, 6,015.41 and 2,681.14 is: 3,700.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.32 : 6,015.41 = 2,681.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.32/6,015.41 = 2,681.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.32x = 6,015.41 × 2,681.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.32x = 16,128,156.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,128,156.37/4,358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.54

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