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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.16, 6,114.90 and 2,839.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.16, 6,114.90 and 2,839.24 is: 3,918.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.16 : 6,114.90 = 2,839.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.16/6,114.90 = 2,839.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.16x = 6,114.90 × 2,839.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.16x = 17,361,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,361,668.68/4,431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.09

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