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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.65, 6,419.37 and 2,860.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.65, 6,419.37 and 2,860.15 is: 3,947.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.65 : 6,419.37 = 2,860.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.65/6,419.37 = 2,860.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.65x = 6,419.37 × 2,860.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.65x = 18,360,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360,361.11/4,651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.06

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