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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.43, 6,046.28 and 2,680.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.43, 6,046.28 and 2,680.32 is: 3,697.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.43 : 6,046.28 = 2,680.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.43/6,046.28 = 2,680.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.43x = 6,046.28 × 2,680.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.43x = 16,205,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205,951.81/4,382.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.94

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