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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.08, 6,018.06 and 2,869.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.08, 6,018.06 and 2,869.58 is: 3,961.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.08 : 6,018.06 = 2,869.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.08/6,018.06 = 2,869.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.08x = 6,018.06 × 2,869.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.08x = 17,269,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269,304.61/4,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.69

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