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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.79, 6,011.94 and 2,765.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.79, 6,011.94 and 2,765.94 is: 3,814.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.79 : 6,011.94 = 2,765.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.79/6,011.94 = 2,765.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.79x = 6,011.94 × 2,765.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.79x = 16,628,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,628,665.32/4,358.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.97

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