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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.89, 6,006.45 and 2,863.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.89, 6,006.45 and 2,863.45 is: 3,954.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.89 : 6,006.45 = 2,863.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.89/6,006.45 = 2,863.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.89x = 6,006.45 × 2,863.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.89x = 17,199,139.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199,139.22/4,348.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.84

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