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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.42, 5,997.26 and 2,855.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.42, 5,997.26 and 2,855.72 is: 3,936.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.42 : 5,997.26 = 2,855.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.42/5,997.26 = 2,855.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.42x = 5,997.26 × 2,855.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.42x = 17,126,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,126,517.46/4,350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.75

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