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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.76, 6,061.89 and 2,820.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.76, 6,061.89 and 2,820.58 is: 3,894.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.76 : 6,061.89 = 2,820.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.76/6,061.89 = 2,820.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.76x = 6,061.89 × 2,820.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.76x = 17,098,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,045.70/4,389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.98

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