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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.35, 6,571.46 and 2,773.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.35, 6,571.46 and 2,773.07 is: 3,827.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.35 : 6,571.46 = 2,773.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.35/6,571.46 = 2,773.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.35x = 6,571.46 × 2,773.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.35x = 18,223,117.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223,117.30/4,761.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.30

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