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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.87, 6,041.46 and 2,805.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.87, 6,041.46 and 2,805.96 is: 3,872.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.87 : 6,041.46 = 2,805.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.87/6,041.46 = 2,805.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.87x = 6,041.46 × 2,805.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.87x = 16,952,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,952,095.50/4,377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.23

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