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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,461.93, 6,160.29 and 2,869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,461.93, 6,160.29 and 2,869.32 is: 3,961.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,461.93 : 6,160.29 = 2,869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,461.93/6,160.29 = 2,869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,461.93x = 6,160.29 × 2,869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,461.93x = 17,675,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675,843.30/4,461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.48

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