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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.34, 6,178.18 and 2,797.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.34, 6,178.18 and 2,797.68 is: 3,862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.34 : 6,178.18 = 2,797.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.34/6,178.18 = 2,797.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.34x = 6,178.18 × 2,797.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.34x = 17,284,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,284,570.62/4,475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.18

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