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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.88, 6,421.82 and 1,647.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.88, 6,421.82 and 1,647.77 is: 2,471.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.88 : 6,421.82 = 1,647.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.88/6,421.82 = 1,647.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.88x = 6,421.82 × 1,647.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.88x = 10,581,678.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,581,678.43/4,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.85

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