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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.81, 6,569.23 and 2,771.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.81, 6,569.23 and 2,771.47 is: 3,825.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.81 : 6,569.23 = 2,771.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.81/6,569.23 = 2,771.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.81x = 6,569.23 × 2,771.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.81x = 18,206,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,206,385.60/4,759.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.02

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