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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,774.42, 6,587.56 and 2,757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,774.42, 6,587.56 and 2,757.82 is: 3,805.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,774.42 : 6,587.56 = 2,757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,774.42/6,587.56 = 2,757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,774.42x = 6,587.56 × 2,757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,774.42x = 18,167,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,167,304.72/4,774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.13

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