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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,773.08, 6,586.90 and 2,784.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,773.08, 6,586.90 and 2,784.84 is: 3,843.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,773.08 : 6,586.90 = 2,784.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,773.08/6,586.90 = 2,784.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,773.08x = 6,586.90 × 2,784.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,773.08x = 18,343,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,343,462.60/4,773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.11

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