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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.44, 6,017.52 and 2,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.44, 6,017.52 and 2,705.44 is: 3,732.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.44 : 6,017.52 = 2,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.44/6,017.52 = 2,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.44x = 6,017.52 × 2,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.44x = 16,280,039.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,280,039.31/4,361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.72

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