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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.66, 6,147.13 and 2,777.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.66, 6,147.13 and 2,777.15 is: 3,828.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.66 : 6,147.13 = 2,777.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.66/6,147.13 = 2,777.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.66x = 6,147.13 × 2,777.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.66x = 17,071,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,071,510.50/4,458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.84

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