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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.23, 6,879.54 and 2,861.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.23, 6,879.54 and 2,861.14 is: 3,948.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.23 : 6,879.54 = 2,861.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.23/6,879.54 = 2,861.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.23x = 6,879.54 × 2,861.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.23x = 19,683,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,683,327.08/4,985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.33

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