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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.30, 6,091.34 and 2,844.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.30, 6,091.34 and 2,844.09 is: 3,922.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.30 : 6,091.34 = 2,844.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.30/6,091.34 = 2,844.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.30x = 6,091.34 × 2,844.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.30x = 17,324,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,324,304.96/4,416.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.81

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