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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,417.30, 6,096.45 and 2,849.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,417.30, 6,096.45 and 2,849.95 is: 3,933.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,417.30 : 6,096.45 = 2,849.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,417.30/6,096.45 = 2,849.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,417.30x = 6,096.45 × 2,849.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,417.30x = 17,374,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,374,577.68/4,417.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.30

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