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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,394.14, 6,059.31 and 2,900.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,394.14, 6,059.31 and 2,900.09 is: 3,999.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,394.14 : 6,059.31 = 2,900.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,394.14/6,059.31 = 2,900.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,394.14x = 6,059.31 × 2,900.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,394.14x = 17,572,548.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,572,548.61/4,394.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.09

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