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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.80, 6,100.98 and 2,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.80, 6,100.98 and 2,848 is: 3,929.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.80 : 6,100.98 = 2,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.80/6,100.98 = 2,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.80x = 6,100.98 × 2,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.80x = 17,375,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,375,591.04/4,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.53

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