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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.31, 6,041.66 and 2,783.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.31, 6,041.66 and 2,783.63 is: 3,842.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.31 : 6,041.66 = 2,783.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.31/6,041.66 = 2,783.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.31x = 6,041.66 × 2,783.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.31x = 16,817,746.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,817,746.03/4,377.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.03

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