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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.91, 6,702.98 and 2,868.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.91, 6,702.98 and 2,868.13 is: 3,956.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.91 : 6,702.98 = 2,868.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.91/6,702.98 = 2,868.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.91x = 6,702.98 × 2,868.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.91x = 19,225,018.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,225,018.03/4,858.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.65

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