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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.78, 6,002.40 and 2,768.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.78, 6,002.40 and 2,768.38 is: 4,154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.78 : 6,002.40 = 2,768.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.78/6,002.40 = 2,768.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.78x = 6,002.40 × 2,768.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.78x = 16,616,919.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,616,919.49/3,999.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.46

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