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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.60, 6,158.97 and 2,872.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.60, 6,158.97 and 2,872.43 is: 3,961.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.60 : 6,158.97 = 2,872.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.60/6,158.97 = 2,872.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.60x = 6,158.97 × 2,872.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.60x = 17,691,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,691,202.50/4,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.67

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