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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.36, 6,444.96 and 2,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.36, 6,444.96 and 2,682.24 is: 3,700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.36 : 6,444.96 = 2,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.36/6,444.96 = 2,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.36x = 6,444.96 × 2,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.36x = 17,286,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,286,929.51/4,671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.62

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