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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.82, 6,048.98 and 2,814.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.82, 6,048.98 and 2,814.06 is: 3,881.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.82 : 6,048.98 = 2,814.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.82/6,048.98 = 2,814.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.82x = 6,048.98 × 2,814.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.82x = 17,022,192.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,022,192.66/4,385.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.19

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