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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.89, 6,015.72 and 2,764.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.89, 6,015.72 and 2,764.71 is: 3,813.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.89 : 6,015.72 = 2,764.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.89/6,015.72 = 2,764.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.89x = 6,015.72 × 2,764.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.89x = 16,631,721.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,631,721.24/4,360.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.84

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