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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.39, 6,031.33 and 2,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.39, 6,031.33 and 2,775.20 is: 3,829.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.39 : 6,031.33 = 2,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.39/6,031.33 = 2,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.39x = 6,031.33 × 2,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.39x = 16,738,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,738,109.92/4,371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.01

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