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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.76, 6,060.18 and 2,820.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.76, 6,060.18 and 2,820.28 is: 3,890.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.76 : 6,060.18 = 2,820.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.76/6,060.18 = 2,820.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.76x = 6,060.18 × 2,820.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.76x = 17,091,404.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,091,404.45/4,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.81

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