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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.79, 6,053.78 and 3,748.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.79, 6,053.78 and 3,748.19 is: 5,650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.79 : 6,053.78 = 3,748.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.79/6,053.78 = 3,748.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.79x = 6,053.78 × 3,748.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.79x = 22,690,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,690,717.66/4,015.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.37

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