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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,409.44, 6,084.93 and 2,837.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,409.44, 6,084.93 and 2,837.53 is: 3,915.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,409.44 : 6,084.93 = 2,837.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,409.44/6,084.93 = 2,837.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,409.44x = 6,084.93 × 2,837.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,409.44x = 17,266,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,266,171.42/4,409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.73

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