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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.72, 6,514.86 and 2,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.72, 6,514.86 and 2,885.28 is: 4,320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.72 : 6,514.86 = 2,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.72/6,514.86 = 2,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.72x = 6,514.86 × 2,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.72x = 18,797,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,797,195.26/4,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.48

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