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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.28, 5,994.21 and 2,853.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.28, 5,994.21 and 2,853.03 is: 3,934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.28 : 5,994.21 = 2,853.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.28/5,994.21 = 2,853.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.28x = 5,994.21 × 2,853.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.28x = 17,101,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,101,660.96/4,346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.78

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