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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.28, 6,005.25 and 2,861.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.28, 6,005.25 and 2,861.03 is: 3,945.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.28 : 6,005.25 = 2,861.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.28/6,005.25 = 2,861.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.28x = 6,005.25 × 2,861.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.28x = 17,181,200.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,181,200.41/4,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.82

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