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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.76, 6,050.19 and 2,891.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.76, 6,050.19 and 2,891.80 is: 3,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.76 : 6,050.19 = 2,891.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.76/6,050.19 = 2,891.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.76x = 6,050.19 × 2,891.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.76x = 17,495,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,495,939.44/4,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.90

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