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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.97, 6,037.76 and 2,806.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.97, 6,037.76 and 2,806.19 is: 3,871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.97 : 6,037.76 = 2,806.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.97/6,037.76 = 2,806.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.97x = 6,037.76 × 2,806.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.97x = 16,943,078.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,943,078.56/4,375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.85

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