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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.29, 6,018.69 and 2,681.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.29, 6,018.69 and 2,681.78 is: 3,701.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.29 : 6,018.69 = 2,681.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.29/6,018.69 = 2,681.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.29x = 6,018.69 × 2,681.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.29x = 16,140,772.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,140,772.37/4,360.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.77

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