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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.44, 6,429.27 and 2,770.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.44, 6,429.27 and 2,770.98 is: 3,822.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.44 : 6,429.27 = 2,770.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.44/6,429.27 = 2,770.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.44x = 6,429.27 × 2,770.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.44x = 17,815,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,815,378.58/4,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.68

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