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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.51, 6,568.74 and 2,770.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.51, 6,568.74 and 2,770.92 is: 3,822.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.51 : 6,568.74 = 2,770.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.51/6,568.74 = 2,770.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.51x = 6,568.74 × 2,770.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.51x = 18,201,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,201,453.04/4,761.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.62

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