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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.43, 6,051.49 and 2,814.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.43, 6,051.49 and 2,814.79 is: 3,880.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.43 : 6,051.49 = 2,814.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.43/6,051.49 = 2,814.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.43x = 6,051.49 × 2,814.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.43x = 17,033,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,033,673.54/4,389.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.61

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