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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,774.97, 6,589.53 and 2,886.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,774.97, 6,589.53 and 2,886.77 is: 3,983.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,774.97 : 6,589.53 = 2,886.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,774.97/6,589.53 = 2,886.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,774.97x = 6,589.53 × 2,886.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,774.97x = 19,022,473.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,022,473.99/4,774.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.79

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