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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,643.66, 6,405.08 and 2,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,643.66, 6,405.08 and 2,872.20 is: 3,961.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,643.66 : 6,405.08 = 2,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,643.66/6,405.08 = 2,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,643.66x = 6,405.08 × 2,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,643.66x = 18,396,670.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,396,670.78/4,643.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.67

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