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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.58, 6,041.69 and 2,702.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.58, 6,041.69 and 2,702.87 is: 3,726.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.58 : 6,041.69 = 2,702.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.58/6,041.69 = 2,702.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.58x = 6,041.69 × 2,702.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.58x = 16,329,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,329,858.93/4,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.08

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