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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.75, 6,108.14 and 2,853.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.75, 6,108.14 and 2,853.54 is: 3,938.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.75 : 6,108.14 = 2,853.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.75/6,108.14 = 2,853.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.75x = 6,108.14 × 2,853.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.75x = 17,429,828.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,429,828.95/4,425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.28

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