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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.48, 6,014.56 and 2,867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.48, 6,014.56 and 2,867.28 is: 3,955.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.48 : 6,014.56 = 2,867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.48/6,014.56 = 2,867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.48x = 6,014.56 × 2,867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.48x = 17,245,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245,427.60/4,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.85

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