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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.74, 6,033.36 and 2,691.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.74, 6,033.36 and 2,691.69 is: 3,716.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.74 : 6,033.36 = 2,691.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.74/6,033.36 = 2,691.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.74x = 6,033.36 × 2,691.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.74x = 16,239,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,239,934.78/4,369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.45

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