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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,468.83, 6,162.95 and 2,790.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,468.83, 6,162.95 and 2,790.39 is: 3,848.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,468.83 : 6,162.95 = 2,790.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,468.83/6,162.95 = 2,790.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,468.83x = 6,162.95 × 2,790.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,468.83x = 17,197,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,197,020.10/4,468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.22

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