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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,415.42, 6,093.87 and 2,848.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,415.42, 6,093.87 and 2,848.07 is: 3,930.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,415.42 : 6,093.87 = 2,848.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,415.42/6,093.87 = 2,848.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,415.42x = 6,093.87 × 2,848.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,415.42x = 17,355,772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,355,772.89/4,415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.72

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