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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,419.34, 6,099.62 and 2,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,419.34, 6,099.62 and 2,803.20 is: 3,869.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,419.34 : 6,099.62 = 2,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,419.34/6,099.62 = 2,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,419.34x = 6,099.62 × 2,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,419.34x = 17,098,463.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,463.64/4,419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.01

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