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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.63, 6,068.97 and 2,720.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.63, 6,068.97 and 2,720.85 is: 3,754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.63 : 6,068.97 = 2,720.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.63/6,068.97 = 2,720.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.63x = 6,068.97 × 2,720.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.63x = 16,512,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,512,757.02/4,398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.07

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