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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.84, 6,065.94 and 2,825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.84, 6,065.94 and 2,825.80 is: 3,898.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.84 : 6,065.94 = 2,825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.84/6,065.94 = 2,825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.84x = 6,065.94 × 2,825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.84x = 17,141,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,141,133.25/4,396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.51

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