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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,469.77, 6,705.35 and 2,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,469.77, 6,705.35 and 2,277.30 is: 3,416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,469.77 : 6,705.35 = 2,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,469.77/6,705.35 = 2,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,469.77x = 6,705.35 × 2,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,469.77x = 15,270,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,270,093.56/4,469.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.30

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