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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.85, 6,364.22 and 2,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.85, 6,364.22 and 2,854.76 is: 4,280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.85 : 6,364.22 = 2,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.85/6,364.22 = 2,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.85x = 6,364.22 × 2,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.85x = 18,168,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,168,274.59/4,244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.07

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