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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.82, 5,987.77 and 2,849.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.82, 5,987.77 and 2,849.17 is: 3,929.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.82 : 5,987.77 = 2,849.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.82/5,987.77 = 2,849.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.82x = 5,987.77 × 2,849.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.82x = 17,060,174.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060,174.65/4,341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.27

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