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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.35, 6,572.84 and 2,774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.35, 6,572.84 and 2,774.09 is: 3,828.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.35 : 6,572.84 = 2,774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.35/6,572.84 = 2,774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.35x = 6,572.84 × 2,774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.35x = 18,233,649.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,233,649.72/4,762.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.71

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