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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.36, 6,444.66 and 2,782.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.36, 6,444.66 and 2,782.06 is: 3,839.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.36 : 6,444.66 = 2,782.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.36/6,444.66 = 2,782.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.36x = 6,444.66 × 2,782.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.36x = 17,929,461.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,929,461.37/4,669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.81

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