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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.79, 6,072.17 and 2,806.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.79, 6,072.17 and 2,806.47 is: 3,873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.79 : 6,072.17 = 2,806.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.79/6,072.17 = 2,806.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.79x = 6,072.17 × 2,806.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.79x = 17,041,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041,348.91/4,399.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.22

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