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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.59, 6,046.71 and 2,704.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.59, 6,046.71 and 2,704.27 is: 3,731.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.59 : 6,046.71 = 2,704.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.59/6,046.71 = 2,704.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.59x = 6,046.71 × 2,704.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.59x = 16,351,936.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,351,936.45/4,382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.11

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