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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.82, 6,050.52 and 2,791.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.82, 6,050.52 and 2,791.62 is: 3,851.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.82 : 6,050.52 = 2,791.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.82/6,050.52 = 2,791.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.82x = 6,050.52 × 2,791.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.82x = 16,890,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,890,752.64/4,385.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.22

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