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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.40, 6,438 and 2,897.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.40, 6,438 and 2,897.14 is: 3,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.40 : 6,438 = 2,897.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.40/6,438 = 2,897.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.40x = 6,438 × 2,897.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.40x = 18,651,787.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,651,787.32/4,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.90

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