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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,470.72, 6,167.52 and 2,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,470.72, 6,167.52 and 2,791.04 is: 3,850.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,470.72 : 6,167.52 = 2,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,470.72/6,167.52 = 2,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,470.72x = 6,167.52 × 2,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,470.72x = 17,213,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,213,795.02/4,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.34

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