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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.73, 6,451.95 and 2,787.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.73, 6,451.95 and 2,787.41 is: 3,846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.73 : 6,451.95 = 2,787.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.73/6,451.95 = 2,787.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.73x = 6,451.95 × 2,787.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.73x = 17,984,256.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,984,256.53/4,675.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.30

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