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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.93, 6,072.48 and 2,832.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.93, 6,072.48 and 2,832.58 is: 3,909.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.93 : 6,072.48 = 2,832.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.93/6,072.48 = 2,832.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.93x = 6,072.48 × 2,832.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.93x = 17,200,785.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,200,785.40/4,399.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.33

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