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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,450.04, 6,141.22 and 2,878.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,450.04, 6,141.22 and 2,878.13 is: 3,971.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,450.04 : 6,141.22 = 2,878.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,450.04/6,141.22 = 2,878.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,450.04x = 6,141.22 × 2,878.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,450.04x = 17,675,237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675,237.68/4,450.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.93

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