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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.71, 6,844.93 and 2,864.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.71, 6,844.93 and 2,864.35 is: 3,951.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.71 : 6,844.93 = 2,864.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.71/6,844.93 = 2,864.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.71x = 6,844.93 × 2,864.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.71x = 19,606,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,606,275.25/4,961.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.52

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