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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,760.81, 6,569.94 and 2,772.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,760.81, 6,569.94 and 2,772.51 is: 3,826.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,760.81 : 6,569.94 = 2,772.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,760.81/6,569.94 = 2,772.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,760.81x = 6,569.94 × 2,772.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,760.81x = 18,215,224.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,215,224.35/4,760.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.08

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