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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.91, 6,005.48 and 2,860.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.91, 6,005.48 and 2,860.32 is: 3,948.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.91 : 6,005.48 = 2,860.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.91/6,005.48 = 2,860.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.91x = 6,005.48 × 2,860.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.91x = 17,177,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,177,580.25/4,349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.95

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