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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.85, 6,044.31 and 2,702.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.85, 6,044.31 and 2,702.25 is: 3,729.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.85 : 6,044.31 = 2,702.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.85/6,044.31 = 2,702.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.85x = 6,044.31 × 2,702.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.85x = 16,333,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,333,236.70/4,379.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.18

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