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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.99, 6,419.87 and 2,891.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.99, 6,419.87 and 2,891.88 is: 4,335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.99 : 6,419.87 = 2,891.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.99/6,419.87 = 2,891.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.99x = 6,419.87 × 2,891.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.99x = 18,565,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,565,493.66/4,281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.72

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