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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,773.84, 6,586.08 and 2,783.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,773.84, 6,586.08 and 2,783.64 is: 3,840.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,773.84 : 6,586.08 = 2,783.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,773.84/6,586.08 = 2,783.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,773.84x = 6,586.08 × 2,783.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,773.84x = 18,333,275.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,333,275.73/4,773.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.36

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