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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,474.95, 6,171.30 and 2,795.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,474.95, 6,171.30 and 2,795.82 is: 3,855.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,474.95 : 6,171.30 = 2,795.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,474.95/6,171.30 = 2,795.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,474.95x = 6,171.30 × 2,795.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,474.95x = 17,253,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,253,843.97/4,474.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.65

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