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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.39, 6,107.40 and 2,836.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.39, 6,107.40 and 2,836.85 is: 3,910.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.39 : 6,107.40 = 2,836.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.39/6,107.40 = 2,836.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.39x = 6,107.40 × 2,836.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.39x = 17,325,747.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,325,747.15/4,430.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.66

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