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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,466.94, 6,162.39 and 2,788.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,466.94, 6,162.39 and 2,788.62 is: 3,847.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,466.94 : 6,162.39 = 2,788.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,466.94/6,162.39 = 2,788.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,466.94x = 6,162.39 × 2,788.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,466.94x = 17,184,564.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184,564.00/4,466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.06

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