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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.55, 6,082.06 and 2,831.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.55, 6,082.06 and 2,831.91 is: 3,908.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.55 : 6,082.06 = 2,831.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.55/6,082.06 = 2,831.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.55x = 6,082.06 × 2,831.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.55x = 17,223,864.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,223,864.13/4,406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.69

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