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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.52, 6,072.66 and 2,828.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.52, 6,072.66 and 2,828.34 is: 3,905.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.52 : 6,072.66 = 2,828.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.52/6,072.66 = 2,828.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.52x = 6,072.66 × 2,828.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.52x = 17,175,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175,547.18/4,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.73

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