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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.72, 6,397.52 and 2,871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.72, 6,397.52 and 2,871.44 is: 3,958.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.72 : 6,397.52 = 2,871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.72/6,397.52 = 2,871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.72x = 6,397.52 × 2,871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.72x = 18,370,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,370,094.83/4,640.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.46

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