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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.10, 6,853.38 and 2,870.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.10, 6,853.38 and 2,870.23 is: 3,961.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.10 : 6,853.38 = 2,870.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.10/6,853.38 = 2,870.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.10x = 6,853.38 × 2,870.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.10x = 19,670,776.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,670,776.88/4,966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.01

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