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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.40, 6,041.48 and 2,805.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.40, 6,041.48 and 2,805.39 is: 3,872.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.40 : 6,041.48 = 2,805.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.40/6,041.48 = 2,805.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.40x = 6,041.48 × 2,805.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.40x = 16,948,693.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,948,693.55/4,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.75

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