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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.08, 5,993.21 and 2,852.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.08, 5,993.21 and 2,852.82 is: 3,935.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.08 : 5,993.21 = 2,852.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.08/5,993.21 = 2,852.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.08x = 5,993.21 × 2,852.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.08x = 17,097,535.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,097,535.09/4,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.83

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