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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,414.30, 6,092.31 and 2,846.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,414.30, 6,092.31 and 2,846.95 is: 3,929.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,414.30 : 6,092.31 = 2,846.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,414.30/6,092.31 = 2,846.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,414.30x = 6,092.31 × 2,846.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,414.30x = 17,344,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,344,497.40/4,414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.16

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