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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.42, 6,052.98 and 2,816.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.42, 6,052.98 and 2,816.24 is: 3,887.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.42 : 6,052.98 = 2,816.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.42/6,052.98 = 2,816.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.42x = 6,052.98 × 2,816.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.42x = 17,046,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,046,645.45/4,385.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.12

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