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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.68, 6,032.10 and 2,507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.68, 6,032.10 and 2,507.68 is: 3,460.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.68 : 6,032.10 = 2,507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.68/6,032.10 = 2,507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.68x = 6,032.10 × 2,507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.68x = 15,126,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,576.53/4,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.92

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