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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,772.42, 6,584.79 and 2,755.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,772.42, 6,584.79 and 2,755.82 is: 3,802.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,772.42 : 6,584.79 = 2,755.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,772.42/6,584.79 = 2,755.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,772.42x = 6,584.79 × 2,755.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,772.42x = 18,146,522.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,146,522.77/4,772.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.37

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