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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.44, 6,716.90 and 2,879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.44, 6,716.90 and 2,879.68 is: 3,973.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.44 : 6,716.90 = 2,879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.44/6,716.90 = 2,879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.44x = 6,716.90 × 2,879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.44x = 19,342,522.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,342,522.59/4,868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.04

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