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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.04, 6,060.32 and 2,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.04, 6,060.32 and 2,820.80 is: 3,893.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.04 : 6,060.32 = 2,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.04/6,060.32 = 2,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.04x = 6,060.32 × 2,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.04x = 17,094,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,094,950.66/4,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.14

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