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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.41, 6,444.65 and 2,781.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.41, 6,444.65 and 2,781.73 is: 3,838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.41 : 6,444.65 = 2,781.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.41/6,444.65 = 2,781.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.41x = 6,444.65 × 2,781.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.41x = 17,927,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,927,270.39/4,670.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.48

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