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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.41, 6,003.41 and 2,858.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.41, 6,003.41 and 2,858.82 is: 3,946.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.41 : 6,003.41 = 2,858.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.41/6,003.41 = 2,858.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.41x = 6,003.41 × 2,858.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.41x = 17,162,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162,654.28/4,348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.88

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