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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.08, 6,439.92 and 2,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.08, 6,439.92 and 2,804 is: 3,868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.08 : 6,439.92 = 2,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.08/6,439.92 = 2,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.08x = 6,439.92 × 2,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.08x = 18,057,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,057,535.68/4,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.30

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