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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.02, 6,031.92 and 2,692.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.02, 6,031.92 and 2,692.38 is: 3,715.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.02 : 6,031.92 = 2,692.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.02/6,031.92 = 2,692.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.02x = 6,031.92 × 2,692.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.02x = 16,240,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,240,220.77/4,371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.43

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