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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.34, 6,141.58 and 2,858.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.34, 6,141.58 and 2,858.16 is: 3,941.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.34 : 6,141.58 = 2,858.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.34/6,141.58 = 2,858.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.34x = 6,141.58 × 2,858.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.34x = 17,553,618.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,553,618.29/4,453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.67

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