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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.78, 8,202.58 and 2,869.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.78, 8,202.58 and 2,869.12 is: 4,304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.78 : 8,202.58 = 2,869.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.78/8,202.58 = 2,869.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.78x = 8,202.58 × 2,869.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.78x = 23,534,186.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,534,186.33/5,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.94

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