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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.93, 6,071.10 and 2,831.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.93, 6,071.10 and 2,831.58 is: 3,907.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.93 : 6,071.10 = 2,831.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.93/6,071.10 = 2,831.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.93x = 6,071.10 × 2,831.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.93x = 17,190,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190,805.34/4,398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.95

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