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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.94, 6,115 and 2,753.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.94, 6,115 and 2,753.42 is: 3,799.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.94 : 6,115 = 2,753.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.94/6,115 = 2,753.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.94x = 6,115 × 2,753.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.94x = 16,837,163.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,837,163.30/4,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.91

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