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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.76, 6,018.96 and 2,788.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.76, 6,018.96 and 2,788.12 is: 3,846.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.76 : 6,018.96 = 2,788.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.76/6,018.96 = 2,788.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.76x = 6,018.96 × 2,788.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.76x = 16,781,582.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,781,582.76/4,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.55

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