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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,504.77, 6,217.40 and 2,827.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,504.77, 6,217.40 and 2,827.67 is: 3,902.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,504.77 : 6,217.40 = 2,827.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,504.77/6,217.40 = 2,827.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,504.77x = 6,217.40 × 2,827.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,504.77x = 17,580,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,580,731.44/4,504.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.69

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