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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.35, 6,018.82 and 2,791.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.35, 6,018.82 and 2,791.41 is: 3,850.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.35 : 6,018.82 = 2,791.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.35/6,018.82 = 2,791.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.35x = 6,018.82 × 2,791.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.35x = 16,800,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,800,994.34/4,363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.48

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