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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.66, 6,049.41 and 2,704.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.66, 6,049.41 and 2,704.58 is: 3,733.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.66 : 6,049.41 = 2,704.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.66/6,049.41 = 2,704.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.66x = 6,049.41 × 2,704.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.66x = 16,361,113.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,361,113.30/4,382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.15

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