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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.40, 6,018.48 and 2,682.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.40, 6,018.48 and 2,682.90 is: 3,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.40 : 6,018.48 = 2,682.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.40/6,018.48 = 2,682.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.40x = 6,018.48 × 2,682.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.40x = 16,146,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,146,979.99/4,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.25

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