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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.22, 6,593.97 and 2,790.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.22, 6,593.97 and 2,790.15 is: 3,850.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.22 : 6,593.97 = 2,790.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.22/6,593.97 = 2,790.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.22x = 6,593.97 × 2,790.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.22x = 18,398,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,398,165.40/4,778.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.42

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