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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.05, 6,052.58 and 2,706.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.05, 6,052.58 and 2,706.73 is: 3,736.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.05 : 6,052.58 = 2,706.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.05/6,052.58 = 2,706.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.05x = 6,052.58 × 2,706.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.05x = 16,382,676.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,382,676.37/4,385.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.03

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