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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.82, 6,444.42 and 2,836.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.82, 6,444.42 and 2,836.56 is: 4,249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.82 : 6,444.42 = 2,836.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.82/6,444.42 = 2,836.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.82x = 6,444.42 × 2,836.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.82x = 18,279,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,279,984.00/4,301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.36

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