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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.74, 6,033.48 and 2,693.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.74, 6,033.48 and 2,693.52 is: 3,716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.74 : 6,033.48 = 2,693.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.74/6,033.48 = 2,693.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.74x = 6,033.48 × 2,693.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.74x = 16,251,299.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,251,299.05/4,372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.50

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