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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.02, 6,414.66 and 2,879.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.02, 6,414.66 and 2,879.28 is: 3,971.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.02 : 6,414.66 = 2,879.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.02/6,414.66 = 2,879.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.02x = 6,414.66 × 2,879.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.02x = 18,469,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,469,602.24/4,651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.09

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