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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,638, 6,400.44 and 2,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,638, 6,400.44 and 2,775 is: 3,829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,638 : 6,400.44 = 2,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,638/6,400.44 = 2,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,638x = 6,400.44 × 2,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,638x = 17,761,221
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,761,221/4,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.50

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