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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.38, 6,022.23 and 2,686.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.38, 6,022.23 and 2,686.06 is: 3,706.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.38 : 6,022.23 = 2,686.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.38/6,022.23 = 2,686.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.38x = 6,022.23 × 2,686.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.38x = 16,176,041.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,176,041.00/4,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.38

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