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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,403.58, 6,080.97 and 2,834.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,403.58, 6,080.97 and 2,834.34 is: 3,913.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,403.58 : 6,080.97 = 2,834.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,403.58/6,080.97 = 2,834.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,403.58x = 6,080.97 × 2,834.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,403.58x = 17,235,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,536.51/4,403.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.98

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