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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,394.14, 6,065.89 and 2,802.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,394.14, 6,065.89 and 2,802.92 is: 3,869.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,394.14 : 6,065.89 = 2,802.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,394.14/6,065.89 = 2,802.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,394.14x = 6,065.89 × 2,802.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,394.14x = 17,002,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,002,204.40/4,394.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.29

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