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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,411.74, 6,086.46 and 2,840.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,411.74, 6,086.46 and 2,840.75 is: 3,919.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,411.74 : 6,086.46 = 2,840.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,411.74/6,086.46 = 2,840.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,411.74x = 6,086.46 × 2,840.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,411.74x = 17,290,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,290,080.81/4,411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.11

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