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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.78, 6,019.56 and 2,684.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.78, 6,019.56 and 2,684.46 is: 3,703.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.78 : 6,019.56 = 2,684.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.78/6,019.56 = 2,684.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.78x = 6,019.56 × 2,684.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.78x = 16,159,268.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,159,268.04/4,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.89

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