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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.48, 6,570.72 and 2,772.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.48, 6,570.72 and 2,772.39 is: 3,825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.48 : 6,570.72 = 2,772.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.48/6,570.72 = 2,772.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.48x = 6,570.72 × 2,772.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.48x = 18,216,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,216,598.42/4,761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.83

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