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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.61, 6,058.77 and 2,876.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.61, 6,058.77 and 2,876.76 is: 3,974.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.61 : 6,058.77 = 2,876.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.61/6,058.77 = 2,876.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.61x = 6,058.77 × 2,876.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.61x = 17,429,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,429,627.19/4,385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.28

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