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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.64, 6,432.51 and 2,773.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.64, 6,432.51 and 2,773.85 is: 3,826.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.64 : 6,432.51 = 2,773.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.64/6,432.51 = 2,773.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.64x = 6,432.51 × 2,773.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.64x = 17,842,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842,796.10/4,662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.76

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