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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.46, 5,991.39 and 2,848.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.46, 5,991.39 and 2,848.84 is: 3,932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.46 : 5,991.39 = 2,848.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.46/5,991.39 = 2,848.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.46x = 5,991.39 × 2,848.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.46x = 17,068,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,068,511.49/4,340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.42

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