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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,639.36, 6,404.32 and 2,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,639.36, 6,404.32 and 2,776 is: 3,832.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,639.36 : 6,404.32 = 2,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,639.36/6,404.32 = 2,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,639.36x = 6,404.32 × 2,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,639.36x = 17,778,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,778,392.32/4,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.08

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