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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.52, 6,050.28 and 2,894.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.52, 6,050.28 and 2,894.20 is: 3,992.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.52 : 6,050.28 = 2,894.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.52/6,050.28 = 2,894.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.52x = 6,050.28 × 2,894.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.52x = 17,510,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,510,720.38/4,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.85

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