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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.08, 6,435.78 and 2,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.08, 6,435.78 and 2,801 is: 3,864.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.08 : 6,435.78 = 2,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.08/6,435.78 = 2,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.08x = 6,435.78 × 2,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.08x = 18,026,619.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,026,619.78/4,665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.16

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