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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,765.59, 6,575.27 and 2,878.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,765.59, 6,575.27 and 2,878.22 is: 3,971.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,765.59 : 6,575.27 = 2,878.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,765.59/6,575.27 = 2,878.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,765.59x = 6,575.27 × 2,878.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,765.59x = 18,925,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,925,075.67/4,765.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.19

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