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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,547.83, 6,818.73 and 1,774.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,547.83, 6,818.73 and 1,774.77 is: 2,660.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,547.83 : 6,818.73 = 1,774.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,547.83/6,818.73 = 1,774.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,547.83x = 6,818.73 × 1,774.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,547.83x = 12,101,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,101,677.44/4,547.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.98

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