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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.80, 6,068.57 and 2,826.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.80, 6,068.57 and 2,826.38 is: 3,898.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.80 : 6,068.57 = 2,826.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.80/6,068.57 = 2,826.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.80x = 6,068.57 × 2,826.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.80x = 17,152,040.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,152,040.40/4,399.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.37

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