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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,467.65, 6,169.50 and 2,877.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,467.65, 6,169.50 and 2,877.05 is: 3,973.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,467.65 : 6,169.50 = 2,877.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,467.65/6,169.50 = 2,877.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,467.65x = 6,169.50 × 2,877.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,467.65x = 17,749,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,749,975.40/4,467.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.00

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