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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.87, 6,015.93 and 2,681.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.87, 6,015.93 and 2,681.59 is: 3,699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.87 : 6,015.93 = 2,681.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.87/6,015.93 = 2,681.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.87x = 6,015.93 × 2,681.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.87x = 16,132,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,132,257.73/4,360.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.32

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