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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.99, 6,449.78 and 2,577.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.99, 6,449.78 and 2,577.83 is: 3,557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.99 : 6,449.78 = 2,577.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.99/6,449.78 = 2,577.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.99x = 6,449.78 × 2,577.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.99x = 16,626,410.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,626,410.57/4,673.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.22

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