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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.52, 6,057.54 and 2,817.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.52, 6,057.54 and 2,817.62 is: 3,888.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.52 : 6,057.54 = 2,817.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.52/6,057.54 = 2,817.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.52x = 6,057.54 × 2,817.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.52x = 17,067,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,067,845.85/4,389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.32

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