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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.92, 6,846.66 and 2,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.92, 6,846.66 and 2,865 is: 3,954.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.92 : 6,846.66 = 2,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.92/6,846.66 = 2,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.92x = 6,846.66 × 2,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.92x = 19,615,680.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,615,680.90/4,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.04

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