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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.45, 6,099.03 and 2,849.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.45, 6,099.03 and 2,849.55 is: 3,930.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.45 : 6,099.03 = 2,849.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.45/6,099.03 = 2,849.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.45x = 6,099.03 × 2,849.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.45x = 17,379,468.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,379,468.07/4,421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.71

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