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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,411.94, 6,088.96 and 2,820.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,411.94, 6,088.96 and 2,820.06 is: 3,891.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,411.94 : 6,088.96 = 2,820.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,411.94/6,088.96 = 2,820.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,411.94x = 6,088.96 × 2,820.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,411.94x = 17,171,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,171,232.54/4,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.99

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