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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.93, 6,769.92 and 2,868.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.93, 6,769.92 and 2,868.05 is: 4,303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.93 : 6,769.92 = 2,868.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.93/6,769.92 = 2,868.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.93x = 6,769.92 × 2,868.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.93x = 19,416,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416,469.06/4,511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.36

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