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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.85, 6,048.16 and 2,812.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.85, 6,048.16 and 2,812.81 is: 3,880.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.85 : 6,048.16 = 2,812.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.85/6,048.16 = 2,812.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.85x = 6,048.16 × 2,812.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.85x = 17,012,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012,324.93/4,383.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.68

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