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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.83, 6,021.56 and 2,952.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.83, 6,021.56 and 2,952.97 is: 4,076.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.83 : 6,021.56 = 2,952.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.83/6,021.56 = 2,952.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.83x = 6,021.56 × 2,952.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.83x = 17,781,456.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,781,456.21/4,361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.61

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