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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.93, 6,040.28 and 2,675.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.93, 6,040.28 and 2,675.71 is: 3,692.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.93 : 6,040.28 = 2,675.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.93/6,040.28 = 2,675.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.93x = 6,040.28 × 2,675.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.93x = 16,162,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,162,009.12/4,376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.55

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