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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,435.97, 6,124.49 and 2,759.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,435.97, 6,124.49 and 2,759.66 is: 3,810.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,435.97 : 6,124.49 = 2,759.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,435.97/6,124.49 = 2,759.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,435.97x = 6,124.49 × 2,759.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,435.97x = 16,901,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,901,465.65/4,435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.10

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