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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,457.87, 6,154.66 and 2,865.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,457.87, 6,154.66 and 2,865.23 is: 3,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,457.87 : 6,154.66 = 2,865.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,457.87/6,154.66 = 2,865.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,457.87x = 6,154.66 × 2,865.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,457.87x = 17,634,516.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,634,516.47/4,457.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.82

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