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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.93, 6,114.95 and 2,858.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.93, 6,114.95 and 2,858.13 is: 3,943.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.93 : 6,114.95 = 2,858.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.93/6,114.95 = 2,858.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.93x = 6,114.95 × 2,858.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.93x = 17,477,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,477,322.04/4,431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.50

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