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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,424.49, 6,103.76 and 2,853.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,424.49, 6,103.76 and 2,853.09 is: 3,935.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,424.49 : 6,103.76 = 2,853.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,424.49/6,103.76 = 2,853.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,424.49x = 6,103.76 × 2,853.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,424.49x = 17,414,562.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414,562.35/4,424.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.95

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