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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,690.95, 6,472.44 and 2,802.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,690.95, 6,472.44 and 2,802.23 is: 3,866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,690.95 : 6,472.44 = 2,802.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,690.95/6,472.44 = 2,802.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,690.95x = 6,472.44 × 2,802.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,690.95x = 18,137,257.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,137,257.45/4,690.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.44

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