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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.59, 6,012.49 and 2,762.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.59, 6,012.49 and 2,762.35 is: 3,810.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.59 : 6,012.49 = 2,762.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.59/6,012.49 = 2,762.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.59x = 6,012.49 × 2,762.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.59x = 16,608,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,608,601.75/4,358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.54

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