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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.44, 6,704.39 and 2,868.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.44, 6,704.39 and 2,868.27 is: 3,958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.44 : 6,704.39 = 2,868.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.44/6,704.39 = 2,868.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.44x = 6,704.39 × 2,868.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.44x = 19,229,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,229,986.36/4,858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.06

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