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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,402.89, 6,077.97 and 2,831.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,402.89, 6,077.97 and 2,831.76 is: 3,909.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,402.89 : 6,077.97 = 2,831.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,402.89/6,077.97 = 2,831.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,402.89x = 6,077.97 × 2,831.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,402.89x = 17,211,352.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,211,352.33/4,402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.10

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