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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.57, 6,141.98 and 2,880.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.57, 6,141.98 and 2,880.66 is: 3,973.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.57 : 6,141.98 = 2,880.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.57/6,141.98 = 2,880.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.57x = 6,141.98 × 2,880.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.57x = 17,692,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,692,970.14/4,452.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.65

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