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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,772.93, 6,585.71 and 2,783.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,772.93, 6,585.71 and 2,783.57 is: 3,840.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,772.93 : 6,585.71 = 2,783.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,772.93/6,585.71 = 2,783.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,772.93x = 6,585.71 × 2,783.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,772.93x = 18,331,737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,331,737.94/4,772.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.78

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