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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.87, 6,027.48 and 2,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.87, 6,027.48 and 2,689.20 is: 3,710.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.87 : 6,027.48 = 2,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.87/6,027.48 = 2,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.87x = 6,027.48 × 2,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.87x = 16,209,099.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,209,099.22/4,368.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.14

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