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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.28, 6,113.16 and 2,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.28, 6,113.16 and 2,858.40 is: 3,944.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.28 : 6,113.16 = 2,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.28/6,113.16 = 2,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.28x = 6,113.16 × 2,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.28x = 17,473,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,473,856.54/4,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.19

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