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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,763.61, 6,574.57 and 2,775.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,763.61, 6,574.57 and 2,775.33 is: 3,830.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,763.61 : 6,574.57 = 2,775.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,763.61/6,574.57 = 2,775.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,763.61x = 6,574.57 × 2,775.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,763.61x = 18,246,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,246,594.42/4,763.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.41

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