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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.70, 6,020.20 and 2,872.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.70, 6,020.20 and 2,872.14 is: 3,961.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.70 : 6,020.20 = 2,872.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.70/6,020.20 = 2,872.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.70x = 6,020.20 × 2,872.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.70x = 17,290,857.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,290,857.23/4,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.52

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