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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.78, 6,567.91 and 2,898.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.78, 6,567.91 and 2,898.62 is: 3,997.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.78 : 6,567.91 = 2,898.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.78/6,567.91 = 2,898.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.78x = 6,567.91 × 2,898.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.78x = 19,037,875.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,037,875.28/4,762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.22

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