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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.97, 6,161.79 and 2,870.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.97, 6,161.79 and 2,870.33 is: 3,962.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.97 : 6,161.79 = 2,870.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.97/6,161.79 = 2,870.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.97x = 6,161.79 × 2,870.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.97x = 17,686,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,686,370.69/4,462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.91

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