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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.45, 7,277.31 and 3,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.45, 7,277.31 and 3,687 is: 5,520.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.45 : 7,277.31 = 3,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.45/7,277.31 = 3,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.45x = 7,277.31 × 3,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.45x = 26,831,441.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,831,441.97/4,860.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.36

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