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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.85, 6,573.53 and 2,774.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.85, 6,573.53 and 2,774.57 is: 3,829.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.85 : 6,573.53 = 2,774.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.85/6,573.53 = 2,774.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.85x = 6,573.53 × 2,774.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.85x = 18,238,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,238,742.50/4,762.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.37

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