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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.60, 6,021.90 and 2,791.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.60, 6,021.90 and 2,791.40 is: 3,851.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.60 : 6,021.90 = 2,791.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.60/6,021.90 = 2,791.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.60x = 6,021.90 × 2,791.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.60x = 16,809,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,809,531.66/4,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.33

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