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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.76, 6,018.57 and 2,683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.76, 6,018.57 and 2,683.44 is: 3,702.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.76 : 6,018.57 = 2,683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.76/6,018.57 = 2,683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.76x = 6,018.57 × 2,683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.76x = 16,150,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,150,471.48/4,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.74

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