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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.64, 6,010.20 and 2,782.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.64, 6,010.20 and 2,782.62 is: 3,839.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.64 : 6,010.20 = 2,782.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.64/6,010.20 = 2,782.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.64x = 6,010.20 × 2,782.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.64x = 16,724,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,724,102.72/4,355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.64

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