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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.96, 6,409.98 and 2,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.96, 6,409.98 and 2,877 is: 3,970.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.96 : 6,409.98 = 2,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.96/6,409.98 = 2,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.96x = 6,409.98 × 2,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.96x = 18,441,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,441,512.46/4,644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.22

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