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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.58, 6,002.20 and 2,858.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.58, 6,002.20 and 2,858.08 is: 3,945.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.58 : 6,002.20 = 2,858.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.58/6,002.20 = 2,858.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.58x = 6,002.20 × 2,858.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.58x = 17,154,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,154,767.78/4,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.82

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