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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.71, 6,436.67 and 2,775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.71, 6,436.67 and 2,775.38 is: 3,830.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.71 : 6,436.67 = 2,775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.71/6,436.67 = 2,775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.71x = 6,436.67 × 2,775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.71x = 17,864,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,864,159.12/4,663.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.46

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