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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.40, 6,023.52 and 2,684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.40, 6,023.52 and 2,684.60 is: 3,706.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.40 : 6,023.52 = 2,684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.40/6,023.52 = 2,684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.40x = 6,023.52 × 2,684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.40x = 16,170,741.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,170,741.79/4,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.85

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