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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.92, 6,002.22 and 2,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.92, 6,002.22 and 2,858.44 is: 3,944.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.92 : 6,002.22 = 2,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.92/6,002.22 = 2,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.92x = 6,002.22 × 2,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.92x = 17,156,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,156,985.74/4,349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.21

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