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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362, 6,020.78 and 2,964.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362, 6,020.78 and 2,964.75 is: 4,092.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362 : 6,020.78 = 2,964.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362/6,020.78 = 2,964.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362x = 6,020.78 × 2,964.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362x = 17,850,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,850,092.68/4,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.18

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