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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,449.87, 6,673.73 and 2,997.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,449.87, 6,673.73 and 2,997.81 is: 4,495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,449.87 : 6,673.73 = 2,997.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,449.87/6,673.73 = 2,997.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,449.87x = 6,673.73 × 2,997.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,449.87x = 20,006,559.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,006,559.54/4,449.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.99

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