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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.03, 6,052.55 and 2,877.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.03, 6,052.55 and 2,877.08 is: 3,967.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.03 : 6,052.55 = 2,877.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.03/6,052.55 = 2,877.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.03x = 6,052.55 × 2,877.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.03x = 17,413,625.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,413,625.91/4,389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.53

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