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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.48, 6,018.78 and 2,964.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.48, 6,018.78 and 2,964.04 is: 4,091.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.48 : 6,018.78 = 2,964.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.48/6,018.78 = 2,964.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.48x = 6,018.78 × 2,964.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.48x = 17,839,904.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,839,904.67/4,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.27

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