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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.66, 6,022.20 and 2,685.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.66, 6,022.20 and 2,685.32 is: 3,707.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.66 : 6,022.20 = 2,685.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.66/6,022.20 = 2,685.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.66x = 6,022.20 × 2,685.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.66x = 16,171,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171,534.10/4,361.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.66

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