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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.92, 6,705.45 and 2,869.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.92, 6,705.45 and 2,869.56 is: 3,960.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.92 : 6,705.45 = 2,869.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.92/6,705.45 = 2,869.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.92x = 6,705.45 × 2,869.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.92x = 19,241,691.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,241,691.10/4,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.08

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