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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,386.40, 6,046.93 and 2,706.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,386.40, 6,046.93 and 2,706.67 is: 3,731.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,386.40 : 6,046.93 = 2,706.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,386.40/6,046.93 = 2,706.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,386.40x = 6,046.93 × 2,706.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,386.40x = 16,367,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,367,044.02/4,386.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.32

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