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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.26, 6,072.24 and 2,828.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.26, 6,072.24 and 2,828.08 is: 3,905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.26 : 6,072.24 = 2,828.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.26/6,072.24 = 2,828.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.26x = 6,072.24 × 2,828.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.26x = 17,172,780.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172,780.50/4,397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.34

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