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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.78, 6,163.99 and 2,786.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.78, 6,163.99 and 2,786.19 is: 3,845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.78 : 6,163.99 = 2,786.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.78/6,163.99 = 2,786.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.78x = 6,163.99 × 2,786.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.78x = 17,174,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,174,047.30/4,465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.70

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