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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.06, 6,047.80 and 2,893.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.06, 6,047.80 and 2,893.08 is: 3,992.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.06 : 6,047.80 = 2,893.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.06/6,047.80 = 2,893.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.06x = 6,047.80 × 2,893.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.06x = 17,496,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,496,769.22/4,382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.82

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