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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.41, 6,020.76 and 2,682.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.41, 6,020.76 and 2,682.59 is: 3,704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.41 : 6,020.76 = 2,682.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.41/6,020.76 = 2,682.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.41x = 6,020.76 × 2,682.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.41x = 16,151,230.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,151,230.57/4,360.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.06

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