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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.77, 6,032.54 and 2,669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.77, 6,032.54 and 2,669.42 is: 3,683.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.77 : 6,032.54 = 2,669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.77/6,032.54 = 2,669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.77x = 6,032.54 × 2,669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.77x = 16,103,369.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,103,369.58/4,371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.49

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