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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.37, 6,051.71 and 2,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.37, 6,051.71 and 2,813.20 is: 3,884.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.37 : 6,051.71 = 2,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.37/6,051.71 = 2,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.37x = 6,051.71 × 2,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.37x = 17,024,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,024,662.48/4,382.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.81

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