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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.20, 6,055.25 and 2,897.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.20, 6,055.25 and 2,897.16 is: 3,995.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.20 : 6,055.25 = 2,897.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.20/6,055.25 = 2,897.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.20x = 6,055.25 × 2,897.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.20x = 17,543,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,543,028.09/4,391.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.04

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