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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.82, 6,040.34 and 2,697.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.82, 6,040.34 and 2,697.81 is: 3,723.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.82 : 6,040.34 = 2,697.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.82/6,040.34 = 2,697.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.82x = 6,040.34 × 2,697.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.82x = 16,295,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,295,676.17/4,376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.18

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