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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.48, 6,879.80 and 2,861.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.48, 6,879.80 and 2,861.36 is: 3,948.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.48 : 6,879.80 = 2,861.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.48/6,879.80 = 2,861.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.48x = 6,879.80 × 2,861.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.48x = 19,685,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,685,584.53/4,985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.58

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