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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.02, 6,046.38 and 2,892.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.02, 6,046.38 and 2,892.06 is: 3,991.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.02 : 6,046.38 = 2,892.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.02/6,046.38 = 2,892.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.02x = 6,046.38 × 2,892.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.02x = 17,486,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,486,493.74/4,381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.42

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