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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,422.98, 6,101.93 and 2,829.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,422.98, 6,101.93 and 2,829.26 is: 3,903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,422.98 : 6,101.93 = 2,829.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,422.98/6,101.93 = 2,829.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,422.98x = 6,101.93 × 2,829.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,422.98x = 17,263,946.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,263,946.47/4,422.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.24

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