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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.23, 5,985.42 and 2,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.23, 5,985.42 and 2,849.44 is: 3,929.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.23 : 5,985.42 = 2,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.23/5,985.42 = 2,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.23x = 5,985.42 × 2,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.23x = 17,055,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,055,095.16/4,340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.54

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