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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.93, 6,060.65 and 2,820.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.93, 6,060.65 and 2,820.45 is: 3,891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.93 : 6,060.65 = 2,820.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.93/6,060.65 = 2,820.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.93x = 6,060.65 × 2,820.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.93x = 17,093,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,093,746.19/4,392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.19

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