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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.16, 6,021.51 and 2,684.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.16, 6,021.51 and 2,684.82 is: 3,706.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.16 : 6,021.51 = 2,684.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.16/6,021.51 = 2,684.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.16x = 6,021.51 × 2,684.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.16x = 16,166,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,166,670.48/4,361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.97

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