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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.53, 6,030.61 and 2,797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.53, 6,030.61 and 2,797.52 is: 3,861.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.53 : 6,030.61 = 2,797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.53/6,030.61 = 2,797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.53x = 6,030.61 × 2,797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.53x = 16,870,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,870,714.94/4,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.88

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