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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.79, 6,833.68 and 1,782.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.79, 6,833.68 and 1,782.55 is: 2,673.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.79 : 6,833.68 = 1,782.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.79/6,833.68 = 1,782.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.79x = 6,833.68 × 1,782.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.79x = 12,181,376.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,181,376.28/4,555.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.83

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