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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.94, 6,026.28 and 2,876.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.94, 6,026.28 and 2,876.49 is: 3,965.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.94 : 6,026.28 = 2,876.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.94/6,026.28 = 2,876.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.94x = 6,026.28 × 2,876.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.94x = 17,334,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,334,534.16/4,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.86

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