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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.56, 6,035.16 and 2,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.56, 6,035.16 and 2,695.02 is: 3,719.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.56 : 6,035.16 = 2,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.56/6,035.16 = 2,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.56x = 6,035.16 × 2,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.56x = 16,264,876.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,264,876.90/4,372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.76

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