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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.28, 6,052.80 and 2,814.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.28, 6,052.80 and 2,814.72 is: 3,885.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.28 : 6,052.80 = 2,814.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.28/6,052.80 = 2,814.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.28x = 6,052.80 × 2,814.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.28x = 17,036,937.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,036,937.22/4,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.03

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