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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.93, 6,050.81 and 2,814.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.93, 6,050.81 and 2,814.29 is: 3,879.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.93 : 6,050.81 = 2,814.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.93/6,050.81 = 2,814.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.93x = 6,050.81 × 2,814.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.93x = 17,028,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,028,720.00/4,388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.93

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