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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.35, 6,014.68 and 2,788.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.35, 6,014.68 and 2,788.41 is: 3,846.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.35 : 6,014.68 = 2,788.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.35/6,014.68 = 2,788.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.35x = 6,014.68 × 2,788.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.35x = 16,771,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,771,393.86/4,360.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.34

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