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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.46, 6,576.96 and 2,778.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.46, 6,576.96 and 2,778.90 is: 3,832.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.46 : 6,576.96 = 2,778.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.46/6,576.96 = 2,778.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.46x = 6,576.96 × 2,778.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.46x = 18,276,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,276,714.14/4,768.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.83

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