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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.55, 6,087.59 and 2,835.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.55, 6,087.59 and 2,835.91 is: 3,914.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.55 : 6,087.59 = 2,835.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.55/6,087.59 = 2,835.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.55x = 6,087.59 × 2,835.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.55x = 17,263,857.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,263,857.36/4,410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.22

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