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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.92, 6,008.97 and 2,759.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.92, 6,008.97 and 2,759.95 is: 3,807.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.92 : 6,008.97 = 2,759.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.92/6,008.97 = 2,759.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.92x = 6,008.97 × 2,759.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.92x = 16,584,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,584,456.75/4,355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.34

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