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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.74, 6,571.25 and 2,772.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.74, 6,571.25 and 2,772.48 is: 3,826.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.74 : 6,571.25 = 2,772.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.74/6,571.25 = 2,772.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.74x = 6,571.25 × 2,772.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.74x = 18,218,651.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218,651.21/4,761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.05

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