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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.21, 6,133.97 and 2,849.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.21, 6,133.97 and 2,849.04 is: 3,931.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.21 : 6,133.97 = 2,849.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.21/6,133.97 = 2,849.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.21x = 6,133.97 × 2,849.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.21x = 17,475,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,475,925.89/4,445.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.41

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