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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.04, 6,433.96 and 2,893.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.04, 6,433.96 and 2,893.28 is: 3,990.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.04 : 6,433.96 = 2,893.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.04/6,433.96 = 2,893.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.04x = 6,433.96 × 2,893.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.04x = 18,615,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,615,247.79/4,665.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.37

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