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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.88, 6,161.56 and 2,870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.88, 6,161.56 and 2,870.24 is: 3,962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.88 : 6,161.56 = 2,870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.88/6,161.56 = 2,870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.88x = 6,161.56 × 2,870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.88x = 17,685,155.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,685,155.97/4,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.72

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