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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.50, 6,061.55 and 2,820.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.50, 6,061.55 and 2,820.32 is: 3,894.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.50 : 6,061.55 = 2,820.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.50/6,061.55 = 2,820.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.50x = 6,061.55 × 2,820.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.50x = 17,095,511.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,095,511.75/4,389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.64

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