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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.49, 6,042.98 and 2,964.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.49, 6,042.98 and 2,964.67 is: 4,089.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.49 : 6,042.98 = 2,964.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.49/6,042.98 = 2,964.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.49x = 6,042.98 × 2,964.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.49x = 17,915,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,915,441.52/4,380.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.83

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