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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,403.52, 6,080.94 and 2,834.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,403.52, 6,080.94 and 2,834.34 is: 3,914.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,403.52 : 6,080.94 = 2,834.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,403.52/6,080.94 = 2,834.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,403.52x = 6,080.94 × 2,834.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,403.52x = 17,235,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,451.48/4,403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.02

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