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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.74, 6,087.41 and 2,843.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.74, 6,087.41 and 2,843.39 is: 3,924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.74 : 6,087.41 = 2,843.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.74/6,087.41 = 2,843.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.74x = 6,087.41 × 2,843.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.74x = 17,308,836.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,308,836.07/4,410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.25

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