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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.06, 6,035.55 and 2,804.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.06, 6,035.55 and 2,804.30 is: 3,867.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.06 : 6,035.55 = 2,804.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.06/6,035.55 = 2,804.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.06x = 6,035.55 × 2,804.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.06x = 16,925,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,925,492.87/4,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.75

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