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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.09, 6,030.33 and 2,691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.09, 6,030.33 and 2,691.28 is: 3,712.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.09 : 6,030.33 = 2,691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.09/6,030.33 = 2,691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.09x = 6,030.33 × 2,691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.09x = 16,229,276.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,229,276.37/4,372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.02

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