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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.88, 6,549.96 and 2,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.88, 6,549.96 and 2,701.44 is: 4,048.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.88 : 6,549.96 = 2,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.88/6,549.96 = 2,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.88x = 6,549.96 × 2,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.88x = 17,694,323.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,694,323.94/4,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.23

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