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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,441.59, 6,129.95 and 2,868.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,441.59, 6,129.95 and 2,868.57 is: 3,958.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,441.59 : 6,129.95 = 2,868.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,441.59/6,129.95 = 2,868.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,441.59x = 6,129.95 × 2,868.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,441.59x = 17,584,176.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,584,176.33/4,441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.98

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