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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,405.82, 6,076.66 and 2,812.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,405.82, 6,076.66 and 2,812.94 is: 3,879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,405.82 : 6,076.66 = 2,812.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,405.82/6,076.66 = 2,812.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,405.82x = 6,076.66 × 2,812.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,405.82x = 17,093,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,093,279.98/4,405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.70

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