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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.28, 6,085.50 and 2,840.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.28, 6,085.50 and 2,840.50 is: 3,919.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.28 : 6,085.50 = 2,840.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.28/6,085.50 = 2,840.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.28x = 6,085.50 × 2,840.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.28x = 17,285,862.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285,862.75/4,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.45

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