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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,460.43, 6,158.22 and 2,867.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,460.43, 6,158.22 and 2,867.82 is: 3,959.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,460.43 : 6,158.22 = 2,867.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,460.43/6,158.22 = 2,867.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,460.43x = 6,158.22 × 2,867.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,460.43x = 17,660,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,660,666.48/4,460.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.41

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