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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.29, 6,005.88 and 2,861.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.29, 6,005.88 and 2,861.73 is: 3,947.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.29 : 6,005.88 = 2,861.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.29/6,005.88 = 2,861.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.29x = 6,005.88 × 2,861.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.29x = 17,187,206.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,187,206.97/4,354.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.19

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