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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.58, 6,001.29 and 2,776.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.58, 6,001.29 and 2,776.90 is: 3,830.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.58 : 6,001.29 = 2,776.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.58/6,001.29 = 2,776.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.58x = 6,001.29 × 2,776.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.58x = 16,664,982.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664,982.20/4,350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.52

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