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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,964.67, 6,850.85 and 2,868.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,964.67, 6,850.85 and 2,868.93 is: 3,958.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,964.67 : 6,850.85 = 2,868.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,964.67/6,850.85 = 2,868.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,964.67x = 6,850.85 × 2,868.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,964.67x = 19,654,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,654,594.75/4,964.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.89

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