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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.95, 6,038.46 and 2,695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.95, 6,038.46 and 2,695.44 is: 3,718.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.95 : 6,038.46 = 2,695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.95/6,038.46 = 2,695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.95x = 6,038.46 × 2,695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.95x = 16,276,276.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,276,276.43/4,376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.64

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