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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.35, 5,983.40 and 2,845.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.35, 5,983.40 and 2,845.49 is: 3,927.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.35 : 5,983.40 = 2,845.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.35/5,983.40 = 2,845.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.35x = 5,983.40 × 2,845.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.35x = 17,025,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025,682.06/4,335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.18

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