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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.86, 6,147.87 and 2,776.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.86, 6,147.87 and 2,776.82 is: 3,833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.86 : 6,147.87 = 2,776.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.86/6,147.87 = 2,776.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.86x = 6,147.87 × 2,776.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.86x = 17,071,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,071,528.37/4,452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.83

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