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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.26, 6,032.67 and 2,691.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.26, 6,032.67 and 2,691.18 is: 3,715.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.26 : 6,032.67 = 2,691.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.26/6,032.67 = 2,691.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.26x = 6,032.67 × 2,691.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.26x = 16,235,000.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235,000.85/4,369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.73

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