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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.79, 6,013.32 and 2,766.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.79, 6,013.32 and 2,766.94 is: 3,816.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.79 : 6,013.32 = 2,766.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.79/6,013.32 = 2,766.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.79x = 6,013.32 × 2,766.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.79x = 16,638,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,638,495.64/4,359.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.35

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