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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.81, 6,043.47 and 2,810.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.81, 6,043.47 and 2,810.05 is: 3,875.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.81 : 6,043.47 = 2,810.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.81/6,043.47 = 2,810.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.81x = 6,043.47 × 2,810.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.81x = 16,982,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,982,452.87/4,381.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.67

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