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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.59, 6,045.33 and 2,703.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.59, 6,045.33 and 2,703.27 is: 3,729.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.59 : 6,045.33 = 2,703.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.59/6,045.33 = 2,703.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.59x = 6,045.33 × 2,703.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.59x = 16,342,159.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,342,159.23/4,381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.73

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