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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.06, 6,031.41 and 2,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.06, 6,031.41 and 2,801.30 is: 3,863.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.06 : 6,031.41 = 2,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.06/6,031.41 = 2,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.06x = 6,031.41 × 2,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.06x = 16,895,788.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,895,788.83/4,373.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.61

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