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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.64, 6,041.77 and 2,702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.64, 6,041.77 and 2,702.92 is: 3,726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.64 : 6,041.77 = 2,702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.64/6,041.77 = 2,702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.64x = 6,041.77 × 2,702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.64x = 16,330,420.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,330,420.97/4,382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.16

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