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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.53, 6,029.90 and 2,940.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.53, 6,029.90 and 2,940.13 is: 4,054.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.53 : 6,029.90 = 2,940.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.53/6,029.90 = 2,940.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.53x = 6,029.90 × 2,940.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.53x = 17,728,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,728,689.89/4,372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.56

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