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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.79, 6,432.90 and 2,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.79, 6,432.90 and 2,774.44 is: 3,827.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.79 : 6,432.90 = 2,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.79/6,432.90 = 2,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.79x = 6,432.90 × 2,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.79x = 17,847,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847,695.08/4,662.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.69

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