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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,450.34, 6,141.96 and 2,836.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,450.34, 6,141.96 and 2,836.42 is: 3,914.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,450.34 : 6,141.96 = 2,836.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,450.34/6,141.96 = 2,836.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,450.34x = 6,141.96 × 2,836.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,450.34x = 17,421,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,421,162.83/4,450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.57

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