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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.36, 6,047.62 and 2,703.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.36, 6,047.62 and 2,703.10 is: 3,730.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.36 : 6,047.62 = 2,703.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.36/6,047.62 = 2,703.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.36x = 6,047.62 × 2,703.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.36x = 16,347,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,347,321.62/4,382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.26

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