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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,772.55, 6,586.29 and 2,782.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,772.55, 6,586.29 and 2,782.80 is: 3,840.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,772.55 : 6,586.29 = 2,782.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,772.55/6,586.29 = 2,782.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,772.55x = 6,586.29 × 2,782.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,772.55x = 18,328,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,328,327.81/4,772.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.36

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