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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.06, 6,441.19 and 2,779.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.06, 6,441.19 and 2,779.59 is: 3,835.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.06 : 6,441.19 = 2,779.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.06/6,441.19 = 2,779.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.06x = 6,441.19 × 2,779.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.06x = 17,903,867.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,903,867.31/4,668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.40

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