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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.22, 6,571.19 and 2,873.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.22, 6,571.19 and 2,873.89 is: 3,966.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.22 : 6,571.19 = 2,873.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.22/6,571.19 = 2,873.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.22x = 6,571.19 × 2,873.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.22x = 18,884,877.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,884,877.23/4,761.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.39

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