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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,426.80, 6,107.88 and 2,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,426.80, 6,107.88 and 2,853 is: 3,936.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,426.80 : 6,107.88 = 2,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,426.80/6,107.88 = 2,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,426.80x = 6,107.88 × 2,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,426.80x = 17,425,781.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,781.64/4,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.43

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