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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.06, 6,442.57 and 2,780.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.06, 6,442.57 and 2,780.59 is: 3,836.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.06 : 6,442.57 = 2,780.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.06/6,442.57 = 2,780.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.06x = 6,442.57 × 2,780.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.06x = 17,914,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,914,145.72/4,669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.78

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