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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,342.70, 5,986.65 and 2,848.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,342.70, 5,986.65 and 2,848.02 is: 3,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,342.70 : 5,986.65 = 2,848.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,342.70/5,986.65 = 2,848.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,342.70x = 5,986.65 × 2,848.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,342.70x = 17,050,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,050,098.93/4,342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.15

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