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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.69, 6,017.45 and 2,870.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.69, 6,017.45 and 2,870.13 is: 3,958.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.69 : 6,017.45 = 2,870.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.69/6,017.45 = 2,870.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.69x = 6,017.45 × 2,870.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.69x = 17,270,849.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,270,849.42/4,362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.76

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