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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.92, 6,151.55 and 2,865.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.92, 6,151.55 and 2,865.33 is: 3,953.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.92 : 6,151.55 = 2,865.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.92/6,151.55 = 2,865.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.92x = 6,151.55 × 2,865.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.92x = 17,626,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,626,206.43/4,458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.02

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