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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.27, 6,051.08 and 2,815.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.27, 6,051.08 and 2,815.49 is: 3,884.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.27 : 6,051.08 = 2,815.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.27/6,051.08 = 2,815.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.27x = 6,051.08 × 2,815.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.27x = 17,036,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,036,710.90/4,385.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.99

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