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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,547.72, 6,821.71 and 1,774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,547.72, 6,821.71 and 1,774.28 is: 2,661.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,547.72 : 6,821.71 = 1,774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,547.72/6,821.71 = 1,774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,547.72x = 6,821.71 × 1,774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,547.72x = 12,103,585.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,103,585.07/4,547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.47

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