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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,394.58, 6,068.64 and 2,825.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,394.58, 6,068.64 and 2,825.43 is: 3,901.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,394.58 : 6,068.64 = 2,825.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,394.58/6,068.64 = 2,825.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,394.58x = 6,068.64 × 2,825.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,394.58x = 17,146,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,146,517.52/4,394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.74

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