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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.85, 6,083.40 and 2,815.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.85, 6,083.40 and 2,815.59 is: 3,886.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.85 : 6,083.40 = 2,815.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.85/6,083.40 = 2,815.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.85x = 6,083.40 × 2,815.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.85x = 17,128,360.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,128,360.21/4,406.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.76

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