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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.79, 6,048.24 and 2,810.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.79, 6,048.24 and 2,810.88 is: 3,879.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.79 : 6,048.24 = 2,810.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.79/6,048.24 = 2,810.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.79x = 6,048.24 × 2,810.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.79x = 17,000,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,000,832.56/4,382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.00

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