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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.25, 6,048.06 and 2,893.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.25, 6,048.06 and 2,893.27 is: 3,993.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.25 : 6,048.06 = 2,893.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.25/6,048.06 = 2,893.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.25x = 6,048.06 × 2,893.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.25x = 17,498,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498,670.56/4,382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.08

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