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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.04, 6,571.69 and 2,744.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.04, 6,571.69 and 2,744.34 is: 3,787.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.04 : 6,571.69 = 2,744.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.04/6,571.69 = 2,744.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.04x = 6,571.69 × 2,744.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.04x = 18,034,951.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,034,951.73/4,762.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.23

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