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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,657.65, 6,428.92 and 2,770.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,657.65, 6,428.92 and 2,770.56 is: 3,824.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,657.65 : 6,428.92 = 2,770.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,657.65/6,428.92 = 2,770.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,657.65x = 6,428.92 × 2,770.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,657.65x = 17,811,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,811,708.60/4,657.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.18

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