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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351, 6,002.52 and 2,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351, 6,002.52 and 2,857 is: 3,941.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351 : 6,002.52 = 2,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351/6,002.52 = 2,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351x = 6,002.52 × 2,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351x = 17,149,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,149,199.64/4,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.44

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