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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.58, 6,029.06 and 2,857.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.58, 6,029.06 and 2,857.49 is: 3,942.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.58 : 6,029.06 = 2,857.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.58/6,029.06 = 2,857.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.58x = 6,029.06 × 2,857.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.58x = 17,227,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,227,934.23/4,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.70

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