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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.28, 6,275.21 and 2,868.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.28, 6,275.21 and 2,868.66 is: 3,961.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.28 : 6,275.21 = 2,868.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.28/6,275.21 = 2,868.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.28x = 6,275.21 × 2,868.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.28x = 18,001,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,001,429.58/4,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.34

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