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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.25, 6,702.35 and 2,868.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.25, 6,702.35 and 2,868.08 is: 3,956.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.25 : 6,702.35 = 2,868.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.25/6,702.35 = 2,868.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.25x = 6,702.35 × 2,868.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.25x = 19,222,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,222,828.14/4,858.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.74

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