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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.37, 6,102.20 and 2,851.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.37, 6,102.20 and 2,851.97 is: 3,934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.37 : 6,102.20 = 2,851.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.37/6,102.20 = 2,851.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.37x = 6,102.20 × 2,851.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.37x = 17,403,267.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,403,267.95/4,423.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.40

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