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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.53, 6,156.74 and 2,785.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.53, 6,156.74 and 2,785.01 is: 4,177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.53 : 6,156.74 = 2,785.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.53/6,156.74 = 2,785.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.53x = 6,156.74 × 2,785.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.53x = 17,146,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,146,582.47/4,104.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.48

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