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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.08, 6,058.64 and 2,821.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.08, 6,058.64 and 2,821.32 is: 3,892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.08 : 6,058.64 = 2,821.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.08/6,058.64 = 2,821.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.08x = 6,058.64 × 2,821.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.08x = 17,093,362.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,093,362.20/4,391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.75

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