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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.83, 6,063.02 and 2,902.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.83, 6,063.02 and 2,902.78 is: 4,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.83 : 6,063.02 = 2,902.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.83/6,063.02 = 2,902.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.83x = 6,063.02 × 2,902.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.83x = 17,599,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,599,598.68/4,396.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.80

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