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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,549.19, 6,278.09 and 2,870.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,549.19, 6,278.09 and 2,870.37 is: 3,961.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,549.19 : 6,278.09 = 2,870.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,549.19/6,278.09 = 2,870.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,549.19x = 6,278.09 × 2,870.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,549.19x = 18,020,426.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,020,426.84/4,549.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.24

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