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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.88, 6,452.16 and 2,787.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.88, 6,452.16 and 2,787.55 is: 3,847.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.88 : 6,452.16 = 2,787.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.88/6,452.16 = 2,787.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.88x = 6,452.16 × 2,787.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.88x = 17,985,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,985,672.41/4,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.31

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