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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464.74, 6,159.30 and 2,893.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,464.74, 6,159.30 and 2,893.34 is: 3,991.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,464.74 : 6,159.30 = 2,893.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,464.74/6,159.30 = 2,893.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,464.74x = 6,159.30 × 2,893.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,464.74x = 17,820,949.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,820,949.06/4,464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.49

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