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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,472.27, 6,170.48 and 2,795.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,472.27, 6,170.48 and 2,795.37 is: 3,856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,472.27 : 6,170.48 = 2,795.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,472.27/6,170.48 = 2,795.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,472.27x = 6,170.48 × 2,795.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,472.27x = 17,248,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,248,760.70/4,472.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.83

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