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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.02, 6,149.37 and 2,864.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.02, 6,149.37 and 2,864.13 is: 3,950.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.02 : 6,149.37 = 2,864.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.02/6,149.37 = 2,864.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.02x = 6,149.37 × 2,864.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.02x = 17,612,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,612,595.10/4,458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.77

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