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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.92, 6,160.50 and 2,786.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.92, 6,160.50 and 2,786.70 is: 3,844.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.92 : 6,160.50 = 2,786.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.92/6,160.50 = 2,786.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.92x = 6,160.50 × 2,786.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.92x = 17,167,465.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,167,465.35/4,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.10

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