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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.46, 6,030.54 and 2,797.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.46, 6,030.54 and 2,797.47 is: 3,861.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.46 : 6,030.54 = 2,797.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.46/6,030.54 = 2,797.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.46x = 6,030.54 × 2,797.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.46x = 16,870,254.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,870,254.73/4,368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.83

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