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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.91, 6,002.72 and 2,858.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.91, 6,002.72 and 2,858.32 is: 3,946.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.91 : 6,002.72 = 2,858.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.91/6,002.72 = 2,858.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.91x = 6,002.72 × 2,858.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.91x = 17,157,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,157,694.63/4,347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.19

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