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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.23, 6,001.72 and 2,778.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.23, 6,001.72 and 2,778.61 is: 3,832.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.23 : 6,001.72 = 2,778.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.23/6,001.72 = 2,778.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.23x = 6,001.72 × 2,778.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.23x = 16,676,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,676,439.21/4,351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.58

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