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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.03, 6,435.99 and 2,895.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.03, 6,435.99 and 2,895.30 is: 3,995.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.03 : 6,435.99 = 2,895.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.03/6,435.99 = 2,895.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.03x = 6,435.99 × 2,895.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.03x = 18,634,121.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,634,121.85/4,664.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.29

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