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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.36, 6,008 and 2,759.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.36, 6,008 and 2,759.07 is: 3,806.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.36 : 6,008 = 2,759.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.36/6,008 = 2,759.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.36x = 6,008 × 2,759.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.36x = 16,576,492.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,576,492.56/4,355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.00

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