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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,408.89, 6,084.75 and 2,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,408.89, 6,084.75 and 2,817 is: 3,887.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,408.89 : 6,084.75 = 2,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,408.89/6,084.75 = 2,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,408.89x = 6,084.75 × 2,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,408.89x = 17,140,740.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,140,740.75/4,408.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.77

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