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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.93, 6,053.56 and 2,816.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.93, 6,053.56 and 2,816.29 is: 3,882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.93 : 6,053.56 = 2,816.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.93/6,053.56 = 2,816.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.93x = 6,053.56 × 2,816.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.93x = 17,048,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,048,580.49/4,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.68

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