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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.72, 6,002.34 and 2,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.72, 6,002.34 and 2,859.44 is: 3,944.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.72 : 6,002.34 = 2,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.72/6,002.34 = 2,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.72x = 6,002.34 × 2,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.72x = 17,163,331.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,163,331.09/4,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.94

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