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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.65, 6,032.77 and 2,670.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.65, 6,032.77 and 2,670.53 is: 3,684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.65 : 6,032.77 = 2,670.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.65/6,032.77 = 2,670.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.65x = 6,032.77 × 2,670.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.65x = 16,110,693.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,110,693.27/4,372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.42

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