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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.97, 6,190.92 and 2,806.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.97, 6,190.92 and 2,806.05 is: 3,874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.97 : 6,190.92 = 2,806.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.97/6,190.92 = 2,806.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.97x = 6,190.92 × 2,806.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.97x = 17,372,031.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,372,031.07/4,483.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.26

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