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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.35, 6,101.58 and 2,830.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.35, 6,101.58 and 2,830.35 is: 3,904.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.35 : 6,101.58 = 2,830.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.35/6,101.58 = 2,830.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.35x = 6,101.58 × 2,830.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.35x = 17,269,606.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269,606.95/4,423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.19

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