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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.35, 6,433.64 and 2,747.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.35, 6,433.64 and 2,747.87 is: 3,791.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.35 : 6,433.64 = 2,747.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.35/6,433.64 = 2,747.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.35x = 6,433.64 × 2,747.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.35x = 17,678,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,678,760.44/4,662.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.82

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