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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.76, 6,022.78 and 2,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.76, 6,022.78 and 2,774.52 is: 3,827.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.76 : 6,022.78 = 2,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.76/6,022.78 = 2,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.76x = 6,022.78 × 2,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.76x = 16,710,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,710,323.57/4,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.59

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