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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.92, 6,019.63 and 2,868.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.92, 6,019.63 and 2,868.68 is: 3,958.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.92 : 6,019.63 = 2,868.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.92/6,019.63 = 2,868.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.92x = 6,019.63 × 2,868.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.92x = 17,268,400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268,400.07/4,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.90

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