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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.96, 6,444.40 and 2,836.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.96, 6,444.40 and 2,836.68 is: 4,249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.96 : 6,444.40 = 2,836.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.96/6,444.40 = 2,836.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.96x = 6,444.40 × 2,836.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.96x = 18,280,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280,700.59/4,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.39

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