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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.77, 6,956.97 and 1,864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.77, 6,956.97 and 1,864.44 is: 2,796.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.77 : 6,956.97 = 1,864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.77/6,956.97 = 1,864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.77x = 6,956.97 × 1,864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.77x = 12,970,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970,870.85/4,637.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.79

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