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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,763.40, 6,573.59 and 2,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,763.40, 6,573.59 and 2,774.04 is: 3,828.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,763.40 : 6,573.59 = 2,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,763.40/6,573.59 = 2,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,763.40x = 6,573.59 × 2,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,763.40x = 18,235,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,235,401.60/4,763.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.23

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