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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,765.32, 6,574.59 and 2,775.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,765.32, 6,574.59 and 2,775.42 is: 3,829.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,765.32 : 6,574.59 = 2,775.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,765.32/6,574.59 = 2,775.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,765.32x = 6,574.59 × 2,775.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,765.32x = 18,247,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,247,248.58/4,765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.18

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