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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.26, 6,047.05 and 2,891.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.26, 6,047.05 and 2,891.27 is: 3,986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.26 : 6,047.05 = 2,891.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.26/6,047.05 = 2,891.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.26x = 6,047.05 × 2,891.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.26x = 17,483,654.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,483,654.25/4,385.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.91

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