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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.42, 6,031.67 and 2,691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.42, 6,031.67 and 2,691.50 is: 3,714.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.42 : 6,031.67 = 2,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.42/6,031.67 = 2,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.42x = 6,031.67 × 2,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.42x = 16,234,196.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,234,196.19/4,370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.56

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