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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.53, 6,845.58 and 2,864.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.53, 6,845.58 and 2,864.25 is: 3,952.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.53 : 6,845.58 = 2,864.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.53/6,845.58 = 2,864.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.53x = 6,845.58 × 2,864.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.53x = 19,607,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,607,452.52/4,960.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.69

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