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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.93, 6,062.25 and 2,821.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.93, 6,062.25 and 2,821.02 is: 3,893.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.93 : 6,062.25 = 2,821.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.93/6,062.25 = 2,821.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.93x = 6,062.25 × 2,821.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.93x = 17,101,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,101,728.50/4,392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.01

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