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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.84, 6,083.58 and 2,817.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.84, 6,083.58 and 2,817.96 is: 3,886.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.84 : 6,083.58 = 2,817.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.84/6,083.58 = 2,817.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.84x = 6,083.58 × 2,817.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.84x = 17,143,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143,285.10/4,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.63

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