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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,342.77, 5,988.60 and 2,849.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,342.77, 5,988.60 and 2,849.13 is: 3,928.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,342.77 : 5,988.60 = 2,849.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,342.77/5,988.60 = 2,849.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,342.77x = 5,988.60 × 2,849.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,342.77x = 17,062,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,062,299.92/4,342.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.90

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