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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.41, 6,154.68 and 2,887.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.41, 6,154.68 and 2,887.01 is: 3,985.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.41 : 6,154.68 = 2,887.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.41/6,154.68 = 2,887.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.41x = 6,154.68 × 2,887.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.41x = 17,768,591.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,768,591.93/4,458.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.41

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