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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.35, 6,044.72 and 2,810.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.35, 6,044.72 and 2,810.31 is: 3,877.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.35 : 6,044.72 = 2,810.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.35/6,044.72 = 2,810.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.35x = 6,044.72 × 2,810.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.35x = 16,987,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,987,523.01/4,381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.23

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