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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.77, 4,999.30 and 2,446.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.77, 4,999.30 and 2,446.79 is: 3,371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.77 : 4,999.30 = 2,446.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.77/4,999.30 = 2,446.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.77x = 4,999.30 × 2,446.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.77x = 12,232,206.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,232,206.13/3,627.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.83

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