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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,760.65, 6,569.52 and 2,772.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,760.65, 6,569.52 and 2,772.28 is: 3,825.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,760.65 : 6,569.52 = 2,772.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,760.65/6,569.52 = 2,772.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,760.65x = 6,569.52 × 2,772.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,760.65x = 18,212,548.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212,548.91/4,760.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.64

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