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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.70, 6,004.33 and 2,843.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.70, 6,004.33 and 2,843.24 is: 3,920.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.70 : 6,004.33 = 2,843.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.70/6,004.33 = 2,843.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.70x = 6,004.33 × 2,843.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.70x = 17,071,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,071,714.10/4,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.30

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