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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.59, 6,029.64 and 2,690.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.59, 6,029.64 and 2,690.78 is: 3,711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.59 : 6,029.64 = 2,690.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.59/6,029.64 = 2,690.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.59x = 6,029.64 × 2,690.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.59x = 16,224,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,224,404.57/4,371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.33

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