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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.74, 6,095.69 and 2,849.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.74, 6,095.69 and 2,849.39 is: 3,932.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.74 : 6,095.69 = 2,849.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.74/6,095.69 = 2,849.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.74x = 6,095.69 × 2,849.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.74x = 17,368,953.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,368,953.40/4,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.53

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