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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,773.52, 6,588.71 and 2,886.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,773.52, 6,588.71 and 2,886.22 is: 3,983.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,773.52 : 6,588.71 = 2,886.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,773.52/6,588.71 = 2,886.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,773.52x = 6,588.71 × 2,886.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,773.52x = 19,016,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,016,466.58/4,773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.74

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