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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.88, 6,018.81 and 2,684.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.88, 6,018.81 and 2,684.14 is: 3,702.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.88 : 6,018.81 = 2,684.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.88/6,018.81 = 2,684.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.88x = 6,018.81 × 2,684.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.88x = 16,155,328.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,155,328.67/4,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.90

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