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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.20, 6,017.70 and 2,869.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.20, 6,017.70 and 2,869.72 is: 3,959.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.20 : 6,017.70 = 2,869.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.20/6,017.70 = 2,869.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.20x = 6,017.70 × 2,869.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.20x = 17,269,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269,114.04/4,361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.72

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