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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,017.92, 6,020.40 and 2,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,017.92, 6,020.40 and 2,858 is: 4,282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,017.92 : 6,020.40 = 2,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,017.92/6,020.40 = 2,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,017.92x = 6,020.40 × 2,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,017.92x = 17,206,303.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,206,303.20/4,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.39

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