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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.46, 6,575.58 and 2,777.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.46, 6,575.58 and 2,777.90 is: 3,831.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.46 : 6,575.58 = 2,777.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.46/6,575.58 = 2,777.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.46x = 6,575.58 × 2,777.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.46x = 18,266,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,266,270.80/4,767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.45

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