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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.30, 6,435.51 and 2,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.30, 6,435.51 and 2,775.74 is: 3,829.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.30 : 6,435.51 = 2,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.30/6,435.51 = 2,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.30x = 6,435.51 × 2,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.30x = 17,863,302.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863,302.53/4,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.79

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