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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.61, 6,441.30 and 2,779.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.61, 6,441.30 and 2,779.24 is: 3,834.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.61 : 6,441.30 = 2,779.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.61/6,441.30 = 2,779.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.61x = 6,441.30 × 2,779.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.61x = 17,901,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901,918.61/4,668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.53

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