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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.38, 6,575.04 and 2,774.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.38, 6,575.04 and 2,774.61 is: 3,829.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.38 : 6,575.04 = 2,774.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.38/6,575.04 = 2,774.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.38x = 6,575.04 × 2,774.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.38x = 18,243,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,243,171.73/4,764.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.08

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