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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.82, 5,986.40 and 2,848.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.82, 5,986.40 and 2,848.17 is: 3,927.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.82 : 5,986.40 = 2,848.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.82/5,986.40 = 2,848.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.82x = 5,986.40 × 2,848.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.82x = 17,050,270.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,050,270.65/4,340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.89

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