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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.81, 6,021.54 and 2,685.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.81, 6,021.54 and 2,685.68 is: 3,705.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.81 : 6,021.54 = 2,685.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.81/6,021.54 = 2,685.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.81x = 6,021.54 × 2,685.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.81x = 16,171,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171,899.44/4,364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.07

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