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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,774.49, 6,588.37 and 2,785.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,774.49, 6,588.37 and 2,785.22 is: 3,843.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,774.49 : 6,588.37 = 2,785.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,774.49/6,588.37 = 2,785.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,774.49x = 6,588.37 × 2,785.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,774.49x = 18,350,059.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,350,059.89/4,774.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.35

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