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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.34, 6,102.38 and 2,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.34, 6,102.38 and 2,805.20 is: 3,871.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.34 : 6,102.38 = 2,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.34/6,102.38 = 2,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.34x = 6,102.38 × 2,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.34x = 17,118,396.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,118,396.38/4,421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.77

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