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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,366.84, 6,022.03 and 2,872.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,366.84, 6,022.03 and 2,872.90 is: 3,961.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,366.84 : 6,022.03 = 2,872.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,366.84/6,022.03 = 2,872.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,366.84x = 6,022.03 × 2,872.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,366.84x = 17,300,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,300,645.51/4,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.82

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