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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.70, 6,035.31 and 3,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.70, 6,035.31 and 3,049.92 is: 4,205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.70 : 6,035.31 = 3,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.70/6,035.31 = 3,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.70x = 6,035.31 × 3,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.70x = 18,407,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,407,212.68/4,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.73

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