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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.29, 6,042.23 and 2,888.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.29, 6,042.23 and 2,888.73 is: 3,983.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.29 : 6,042.23 = 2,888.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.29/6,042.23 = 2,888.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.29x = 6,042.23 × 2,888.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.29x = 17,454,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,454,356.62/4,381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.84

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