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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.14, 6,160.38 and 2,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.14, 6,160.38 and 2,785.20 is: 3,842.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.14 : 6,160.38 = 2,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.14/6,160.38 = 2,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.14x = 6,160.38 × 2,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.14x = 17,157,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,157,890.38/4,465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.63

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