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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,497.83, 6,743.81 and 2,157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,497.83, 6,743.81 and 2,157.77 is: 3,235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,497.83 : 6,743.81 = 2,157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,497.83/6,743.81 = 2,157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,497.83x = 6,743.81 × 2,157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,497.83x = 14,551,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,551,546.40/4,497.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.24

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