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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.52, 6,015.93 and 2,869.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.52, 6,015.93 and 2,869.04 is: 3,958.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.52 : 6,015.93 = 2,869.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.52/6,015.93 = 2,869.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.52x = 6,015.93 × 2,869.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.52x = 17,259,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259,943.81/4,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.23

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