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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.81, 6,087.42 and 2,817.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.81, 6,087.42 and 2,817.54 is: 3,888.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.81 : 6,087.42 = 2,817.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.81/6,087.42 = 2,817.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.81x = 6,087.42 × 2,817.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.81x = 17,151,549.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151,549.35/4,410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.53

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