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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.32, 6,050.66 and 2,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.32, 6,050.66 and 2,705 is: 3,733.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.32 : 6,050.66 = 2,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.32/6,050.66 = 2,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.32x = 6,050.66 × 2,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.32x = 16,367,035.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,367,035.30/4,383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.94

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