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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,661.79, 6,431.52 and 2,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,661.79, 6,431.52 and 2,773.44 is: 3,826.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,661.79 : 6,431.52 = 2,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,661.79/6,431.52 = 2,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,661.79x = 6,431.52 × 2,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,661.79x = 17,837,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,837,434.83/4,661.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.31

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