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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.15, 6,437.63 and 2,897.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.15, 6,437.63 and 2,897.09 is: 3,998.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.15 : 6,437.63 = 2,897.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.15/6,437.63 = 2,897.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.15x = 6,437.63 × 2,897.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.15x = 18,650,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,650,393.50/4,664.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.67

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