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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.39, 6,436.85 and 2,776.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.39, 6,436.85 and 2,776.31 is: 3,832.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.39 : 6,436.85 = 2,776.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.39/6,436.85 = 2,776.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.39x = 6,436.85 × 2,776.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.39x = 17,870,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,870,691.02/4,663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.12

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