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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.39, 6,006.15 and 2,862.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.39, 6,006.15 and 2,862.18 is: 3,948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.39 : 6,006.15 = 2,862.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.39/6,006.15 = 2,862.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.39x = 6,006.15 × 2,862.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.39x = 17,190,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190,682.41/4,353.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.80

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