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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,476.83, 6,173.89 and 2,797.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,476.83, 6,173.89 and 2,797.70 is: 3,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,476.83 : 6,173.89 = 2,797.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,476.83/6,173.89 = 2,797.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,476.83x = 6,173.89 × 2,797.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,476.83x = 17,272,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272,654.19/4,476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.24

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