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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,528.78, 6,783.84 and 2,674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,528.78, 6,783.84 and 2,674.26 is: 4,005.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,528.78 : 6,783.84 = 2,674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,528.78/6,783.84 = 2,674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,528.78x = 6,783.84 × 2,674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,528.78x = 18,141,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,141,751.96/4,528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.88

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