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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.85, 6,004.87 and 2,835.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.85, 6,004.87 and 2,835.92 is: 4,248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.85 : 6,004.87 = 2,835.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.85/6,004.87 = 2,835.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.85x = 6,004.87 × 2,835.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.85x = 17,029,330.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,029,330.93/4,007.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.99

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