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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.94, 5,901.46 and 2,858.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.94, 5,901.46 and 2,858.34 is: 3,944.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.94 : 5,901.46 = 2,858.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.94/5,901.46 = 2,858.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.94x = 5,901.46 × 2,858.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.94x = 16,868,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,868,379.18/4,276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.03

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