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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,384.82, 6,047.60 and 2,813.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,384.82, 6,047.60 and 2,813.06 is: 3,879.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,384.82 : 6,047.60 = 2,813.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,384.82/6,047.60 = 2,813.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,384.82x = 6,047.60 × 2,813.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,384.82x = 17,012,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012,261.66/4,384.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.81

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