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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,419.51, 6,097.68 and 2,848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,419.51, 6,097.68 and 2,848.52 is: 3,930.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,419.51 : 6,097.68 = 2,848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,419.51/6,097.68 = 2,848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,419.51x = 6,097.68 × 2,848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,419.51x = 17,369,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,369,332.95/4,419.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.15

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