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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.33, 6,430.53 and 2,771.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.33, 6,430.53 and 2,771.87 is: 3,824.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.33 : 6,430.53 = 2,771.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.33/6,430.53 = 2,771.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.33x = 6,430.53 × 2,771.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.33x = 17,824,593.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,824,593.19/4,660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.75

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