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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,414.78, 6,091.73 and 2,844.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,414.78, 6,091.73 and 2,844.98 is: 3,925.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,414.78 : 6,091.73 = 2,844.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,414.78/6,091.73 = 2,844.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,414.78x = 6,091.73 × 2,844.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,414.78x = 17,330,850.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,330,850.02/4,414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.64

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