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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.78, 6,448.35 and 2,785.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.78, 6,448.35 and 2,785.12 is: 3,841.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.78 : 6,448.35 = 2,785.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.78/6,448.35 = 2,785.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.78x = 6,448.35 × 2,785.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.78x = 17,959,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,959,428.55/4,674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.77

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