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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.34, 6,569.51 and 2,771.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.34, 6,569.51 and 2,771.57 is: 3,825.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.34 : 6,569.51 = 2,771.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.34/6,569.51 = 2,771.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.34x = 6,569.51 × 2,771.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.34x = 18,207,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,207,859.40/4,759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.72

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