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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.71, 6,016.53 and 2,682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.71, 6,016.53 and 2,682.94 is: 3,703.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.71 : 6,016.53 = 2,682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.71/6,016.53 = 2,682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.71x = 6,016.53 × 2,682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.71x = 16,141,989.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,141,989.00/4,358.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.39

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