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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.34, 6,590.43 and 2,785.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.34, 6,590.43 and 2,785.26 is: 3,843.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.34 : 6,590.43 = 2,785.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.34/6,590.43 = 2,785.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.34x = 6,590.43 × 2,785.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.34x = 18,356,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,356,061.06/4,775.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.93

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