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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,417.84, 6,095.93 and 2,825.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,417.84, 6,095.93 and 2,825.91 is: 3,899.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,417.84 : 6,095.93 = 2,825.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,417.84/6,095.93 = 2,825.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,417.84x = 6,095.93 × 2,825.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,417.84x = 17,226,549.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,226,549.55/4,417.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.31

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