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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.05, 6,032.46 and 2,694.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.05, 6,032.46 and 2,694.82 is: 3,717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.05 : 6,032.46 = 2,694.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.05/6,032.46 = 2,694.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.05x = 6,032.46 × 2,694.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.05x = 16,256,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256,393.86/4,373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.40

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