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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.30, 6,003.24 and 2,858.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.30, 6,003.24 and 2,858.86 is: 3,946.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.30 : 6,003.24 = 2,858.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.30/6,003.24 = 2,858.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.30x = 6,003.24 × 2,858.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.30x = 17,162,422.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162,422.71/4,348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.93

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