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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.58, 6,014.52 and 2,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.58, 6,014.52 and 2,869.44 is: 3,959.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.58 : 6,014.52 = 2,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.58/6,014.52 = 2,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.58x = 6,014.52 × 2,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.58x = 17,258,304.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,258,304.27/4,358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.62

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