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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.53, 6,019.55 and 2,681.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.53, 6,019.55 and 2,681.72 is: 3,702.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.53 : 6,019.55 = 2,681.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.53/6,019.55 = 2,681.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.53x = 6,019.55 × 2,681.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.53x = 16,142,747.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142,747.63/4,359.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.86

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