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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.60, 6,010.86 and 2,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.60, 6,010.86 and 2,783.40 is: 3,840.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.60 : 6,010.86 = 2,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.60/6,010.86 = 2,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.60x = 6,010.86 × 2,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.60x = 16,730,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,730,627.72/4,356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.29

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