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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,658.73, 6,428.48 and 2,770.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,658.73, 6,428.48 and 2,770.35 is: 3,822.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,658.73 : 6,428.48 = 2,770.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,658.73/6,428.48 = 2,770.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,658.73x = 6,428.48 × 2,770.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,658.73x = 17,809,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809,125.72/4,658.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.74

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