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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.94, 6,143.88 and 2,835.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.94, 6,143.88 and 2,835.87 is: 3,911.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.94 : 6,143.88 = 2,835.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.94/6,143.88 = 2,835.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.94x = 6,143.88 × 2,835.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.94x = 17,423,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,423,244.98/4,453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.87

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