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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.75, 6,019.58 and 2,682.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.75, 6,019.58 and 2,682.83 is: 3,703.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.75 : 6,019.58 = 2,682.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.75/6,019.58 = 2,682.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.75x = 6,019.58 × 2,682.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.75x = 16,149,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,149,509.81/4,360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.38

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