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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.28, 6,103.44 and 2,853.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.28, 6,103.44 and 2,853.50 is: 3,937.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.28 : 6,103.44 = 2,853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.28/6,103.44 = 2,853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.28x = 6,103.44 × 2,853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.28x = 17,416,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416,166.04/4,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.39

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