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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,463.70, 5,183.17 and 2,774.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,463.70, 5,183.17 and 2,774.75 is: 4,152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,463.70 : 5,183.17 = 2,774.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,463.70/5,183.17 = 2,774.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,463.70x = 5,183.17 × 2,774.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,463.70x = 14,381,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,968.10/3,463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.20

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