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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.50, 6,012.36 and 2,679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.50, 6,012.36 and 2,679.30 is: 3,695.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.50 : 6,012.36 = 2,679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.50/6,012.36 = 2,679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.50x = 6,012.36 × 2,679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.50x = 16,108,916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,108,916.15/4,358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.98

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