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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,477.28, 6,182.78 and 2,886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,477.28, 6,182.78 and 2,886.68 is: 3,986.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,477.28 : 6,182.78 = 2,886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,477.28/6,182.78 = 2,886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,477.28x = 6,182.78 × 2,886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,477.28x = 17,847,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847,707.37/4,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.28

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