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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.79, 6,572.44 and 2,773.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.79, 6,572.44 and 2,773.23 is: 3,826.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.79 : 6,572.44 = 2,773.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.79/6,572.44 = 2,773.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.79x = 6,572.44 × 2,773.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.79x = 18,226,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,226,887.78/4,762.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.94

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