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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,550.68, 6,279.15 and 2,869.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,550.68, 6,279.15 and 2,869.18 is: 3,958.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,550.68 : 6,279.15 = 2,869.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,550.68/6,279.15 = 2,869.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,550.68x = 6,279.15 × 2,869.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,550.68x = 18,016,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,016,011.60/4,550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.97

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