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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,420.92, 6,101.46 and 2,853.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,420.92, 6,101.46 and 2,853.58 is: 3,938.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,420.92 : 6,101.46 = 2,853.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,420.92/6,101.46 = 2,853.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,420.92x = 6,101.46 × 2,853.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,420.92x = 17,411,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,411,004.23/4,420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.32

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