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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.64, 6,040.39 and 2,701.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.64, 6,040.39 and 2,701.92 is: 3,724.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.64 : 6,040.39 = 2,701.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.64/6,040.39 = 2,701.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.64x = 6,040.39 × 2,701.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.64x = 16,320,671.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,320,671.51/4,381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.78

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